Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Manton Wood, we have a team of around 1,700 colleagues. We produce sandwiches and wraps for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Co-op, Asda, Morrisons, Boots, Aldi and Lidl. What You'll Be Doing As Maintenance Engineer you will manage the the day to day maintenance tasks and site repairs to assist operations in achieving maximum productivity. Shift: 4 On, 4 Off Days and Nights Complete fault finding, planned and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance. Carry out fault finding, problem solving and establish route cause fixes to address equipment issues. Maintain ongoing communications with the operations team ensuring they are fully aware of all relevant engineering activities and schedules. Respond to internal customer needs to maximise production up time according to given priorities. Comply with food safety standards and controls to ensure all work is carried out correctly and safely. Record any stock removed from the Engineering stores to ensure accurate stock control. Complete all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and is audit ready . Identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health and Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness. What We're Looking For At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Hold an NVQ Level 3 Engineering Qualification minimum or Equivalent Complete diagnosis of job maintenance. Prioritise own daily schedule and order of activities. Requesting Engineering parts via stores/Engineering Shift Manager. Refer to Engineering Shift Manager for specific work requests for significant process changes i.e. not like for like replacement to parts. Escalation to Shift Engineering Manager for performance driven issues as per local operating procedure. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Oct 17, 2026
Full time
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Manton Wood, we have a team of around 1,700 colleagues. We produce sandwiches and wraps for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Co-op, Asda, Morrisons, Boots, Aldi and Lidl. What You'll Be Doing As Maintenance Engineer you will manage the the day to day maintenance tasks and site repairs to assist operations in achieving maximum productivity. Shift: 4 On, 4 Off Days and Nights Complete fault finding, planned and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance. Carry out fault finding, problem solving and establish route cause fixes to address equipment issues. Maintain ongoing communications with the operations team ensuring they are fully aware of all relevant engineering activities and schedules. Respond to internal customer needs to maximise production up time according to given priorities. Comply with food safety standards and controls to ensure all work is carried out correctly and safely. Record any stock removed from the Engineering stores to ensure accurate stock control. Complete all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and is audit ready . Identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health and Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness. What We're Looking For At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Hold an NVQ Level 3 Engineering Qualification minimum or Equivalent Complete diagnosis of job maintenance. Prioritise own daily schedule and order of activities. Requesting Engineering parts via stores/Engineering Shift Manager. Refer to Engineering Shift Manager for specific work requests for significant process changes i.e. not like for like replacement to parts. Escalation to Shift Engineering Manager for performance driven issues as per local operating procedure. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing Develop user requirement specifications to ensure the clear and common understanding of agreed objectives and standards are established as the basis for project planning Proactively manage end-to-end project or change implementation within well-defined timelines and budgets, covering all facets of implementation, ensuring that project objectives are achieved Ensure that change control procedures are adhered to and that project deliverables are completed within planned cost, timescale and resource budgets, and ensure that these are endorsed by stakeholders Monitor bought-in services, including external suppliers such as technology partners or outsourced providers, to ensure the adherence to standards and the delivery of agreed specifications Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could affect the success of the project through a maintenance of a topical risk management plan which ensures that all stakeholders are aware of obstacles to successful delivery Provide effective leadership to the project team, supporting development and managing performance Provide advisory support for Product Development, engaging with the team to ensure engineering involvement from product concept through to launch is achieved Liaise with customers on specific projects to ensure alignment of technology, performance, quality and technical standards so that the general manufacturing solution is fully supported Seek out engineering solutions for recognised manufacturing unit issues including capacity, efficiency, PD, Health and Safety, Hygiene, Technical, Environmental to ensure continuous improvement in the locations standards of performance What we're looking for Experience with a recognised project delivery method such as PMI/PRINCE2 Able to use Microsoft Project, or equivalent project management software, to plan and monitor progress and project resourcing Familiar with AutoCAD or similar design software to produce design specifications Current knowledge of Risk Management legislation and Construction (Design & Management) (CDM) regulations Proven track record of managing contracts and third-party providers Familiarity with technologies: Data Centre Hosting, Managed Infrastructure Services, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation, Business Intelligence (BI) Implementation to look for alignment and efficiencies with local manufacturing requirements Level 3 Food hygiene qualification Qualified and able to assess machinery safety We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive Pension Scheme Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the end date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Oct 15, 2026
Full time
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing Develop user requirement specifications to ensure the clear and common understanding of agreed objectives and standards are established as the basis for project planning Proactively manage end-to-end project or change implementation within well-defined timelines and budgets, covering all facets of implementation, ensuring that project objectives are achieved Ensure that change control procedures are adhered to and that project deliverables are completed within planned cost, timescale and resource budgets, and ensure that these are endorsed by stakeholders Monitor bought-in services, including external suppliers such as technology partners or outsourced providers, to ensure the adherence to standards and the delivery of agreed specifications Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could affect the success of the project through a maintenance of a topical risk management plan which ensures that all stakeholders are aware of obstacles to successful delivery Provide effective leadership to the project team, supporting development and managing performance Provide advisory support for Product Development, engaging with the team to ensure engineering involvement from product concept through to launch is achieved Liaise with customers on specific projects to ensure alignment of technology, performance, quality and technical standards so that the general manufacturing solution is fully supported Seek out engineering solutions for recognised manufacturing unit issues including capacity, efficiency, PD, Health and Safety, Hygiene, Technical, Environmental to ensure continuous improvement in the locations standards of performance What we're looking for Experience with a recognised project delivery method such as PMI/PRINCE2 Able to use Microsoft Project, or equivalent project management software, to plan and monitor progress and project resourcing Familiar with AutoCAD or similar design software to produce design specifications Current knowledge of Risk Management legislation and Construction (Design & Management) (CDM) regulations Proven track record of managing contracts and third-party providers Familiarity with technologies: Data Centre Hosting, Managed Infrastructure Services, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation, Business Intelligence (BI) Implementation to look for alignment and efficiencies with local manufacturing requirements Level 3 Food hygiene qualification Qualified and able to assess machinery safety We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive Pension Scheme Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the end date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
BPX Electro Mechanical Co Ltd
Leicester, Leicestershire
Job description: Ready to deliver change that genuinely lands? Want to drive measurable outcomes across multiple teams and sites? Looking for a Project Manager role where your planning, leadership and stakeholder skills are truly valued? We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our busy team and help turn ambitious plans into real results across our K & Ireland business. About Us: Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience. We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people. RS Group is organised into three regions: EMEA, APAC and the Americas. The UK & Ireland is the largest market within the EMEA region, and we have created business plans to grow from £700m of revenues to £1.5bn over the next 5 years through both organic and inorganic means. BPX is a leading automation and control specialists in the UK & Ireland, operating through a network of locations across the UK and Ireland. The Group brings together complementary businesses including BPX, Control Components Anglia (CCA), Control and Drives Limited (CDL) and Leicester Switch & Controls (LSC). Across these businesses BPX Group offers field services and specialist support to help customers improve productivity, efficiency and resilience across a wide range of industrial sectors. As part of RS Group, BPX offers the agility, entrepreneurial culture and customer focus of a specialist business alongside the scale, investment and career opportunities of a global organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence culture, develop talent and support a growing multi-site business through its next phase of growth and transformation while preserving the strong identity and values that have made BPX successful. Main Duties: You will drive the successful delivery of strategic and operational priorities within BPX, ensuring alignment with the wider market Value Driver Framework and our strategic objectives. Working closely with the Head of PMO, you'll provide the structure, coordination and execution discipline needed to convert plans into measurable outcomes. This involved leading cross-functional initiatives, monitoring progress against key objectives, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring agreed deliverables are delivered on time and to the required standard - while keeping delivery firmly connected to business, market and customer priorities. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Proven project management experience delivering complex cross-functional initiatives. Demonstrable experience of supporting the people and adoption elements of business change, including stakeholder impact assessment, communications, training and transition into business as usual Strong planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Experience creating and managing project plans, timelines, and governance processes. Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Strong problem-solving and risk management capability. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and monitor performance. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Self-starter with the resilience and tenacity to drive actions through to completion. Results-focused mindset with a strong commitment to delivery. Experience working in fast-paced and changing environments. Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills. Comfortable working across a decentralised, multi-site organisation and able to build credibility with operational, commercial and functional teams at every level. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience supporting acquisition integration, transformation, or change programmes. Knowledge of project governance and portfolio management practices. Experience within a matrix organisation. Familiarity with benefits realisation and performance tracking methodologies. Experience developing executive-level reporting and dashboards. Financial tracking, budgeting, or business case support experience. Professional project management qualifications (PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, Agile or equivalent). Experience working within industrial, distribution, manufacturing, or commercial environments. BPX offers great benefits such as: Minimum of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with length of service) Access to our training and development platform Friendly and supportive work environment Dress down Fridays Access to the Employee Assistance Programme Recruitment referral bonus Opportunities for career progression Cycle 2 Work scheme Ability to carry forward unused holiday Option to purchase additional annual leave Free onsite parking Emergency loans BPX remains a financially secure business, offering the chance to work within a happy, friendly company with some wonderful and talented people. If you like a challenge and believe you are the right person to join our team, please click apply and upload your CV, we look forward to hearing from you! We reserve the right to close the advert early when a suitable candidate is found. No Agencies, please.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Job description: Ready to deliver change that genuinely lands? Want to drive measurable outcomes across multiple teams and sites? Looking for a Project Manager role where your planning, leadership and stakeholder skills are truly valued? We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our busy team and help turn ambitious plans into real results across our K & Ireland business. About Us: Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience. We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people. RS Group is organised into three regions: EMEA, APAC and the Americas. The UK & Ireland is the largest market within the EMEA region, and we have created business plans to grow from £700m of revenues to £1.5bn over the next 5 years through both organic and inorganic means. BPX is a leading automation and control specialists in the UK & Ireland, operating through a network of locations across the UK and Ireland. The Group brings together complementary businesses including BPX, Control Components Anglia (CCA), Control and Drives Limited (CDL) and Leicester Switch & Controls (LSC). Across these businesses BPX Group offers field services and specialist support to help customers improve productivity, efficiency and resilience across a wide range of industrial sectors. As part of RS Group, BPX offers the agility, entrepreneurial culture and customer focus of a specialist business alongside the scale, investment and career opportunities of a global organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence culture, develop talent and support a growing multi-site business through its next phase of growth and transformation while preserving the strong identity and values that have made BPX successful. Main Duties: You will drive the successful delivery of strategic and operational priorities within BPX, ensuring alignment with the wider market Value Driver Framework and our strategic objectives. Working closely with the Head of PMO, you'll provide the structure, coordination and execution discipline needed to convert plans into measurable outcomes. This involved leading cross-functional initiatives, monitoring progress against key objectives, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring agreed deliverables are delivered on time and to the required standard - while keeping delivery firmly connected to business, market and customer priorities. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Proven project management experience delivering complex cross-functional initiatives. Demonstrable experience of supporting the people and adoption elements of business change, including stakeholder impact assessment, communications, training and transition into business as usual Strong planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Experience creating and managing project plans, timelines, and governance processes. Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Strong problem-solving and risk management capability. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and monitor performance. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Self-starter with the resilience and tenacity to drive actions through to completion. Results-focused mindset with a strong commitment to delivery. Experience working in fast-paced and changing environments. Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills. Comfortable working across a decentralised, multi-site organisation and able to build credibility with operational, commercial and functional teams at every level. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience supporting acquisition integration, transformation, or change programmes. Knowledge of project governance and portfolio management practices. Experience within a matrix organisation. Familiarity with benefits realisation and performance tracking methodologies. Experience developing executive-level reporting and dashboards. Financial tracking, budgeting, or business case support experience. Professional project management qualifications (PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, Agile or equivalent). Experience working within industrial, distribution, manufacturing, or commercial environments. BPX offers great benefits such as: Minimum of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with length of service) Access to our training and development platform Friendly and supportive work environment Dress down Fridays Access to the Employee Assistance Programme Recruitment referral bonus Opportunities for career progression Cycle 2 Work scheme Ability to carry forward unused holiday Option to purchase additional annual leave Free onsite parking Emergency loans BPX remains a financially secure business, offering the chance to work within a happy, friendly company with some wonderful and talented people. If you like a challenge and believe you are the right person to join our team, please click apply and upload your CV, we look forward to hearing from you! We reserve the right to close the advert early when a suitable candidate is found. No Agencies, please.
Spar Store Manager Hillsborough Location : Hillsborough Salary : £32,000 plus bonus potential Hours : 40 hours per week, various shifts including weekends Contract : Permanent About Us At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we're proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK's largest privately owned businesses, employing circa 6,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We're constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career. Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with over 300 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences. SPAR is the world's largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK's leading convenience store group. Being a 'symbol' group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork and a strong sense of community within the store. Celebrate colleague successes. Operational Excellence Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, including inventory management, merchandising, and stock control. Implement and uphold visual merchandising standards to enhance the overall shopping experience. Customer Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and preferences. Implement customer service strategies to enhance satisfaction and loyalty. Sales and Performance Set and achieve sales targets, actively driving initiatives to increase revenue and profitability. Analyse sales reports and trends to identify opportunities for improvement. Community Involvement Actively participate in local community events and initiatives to strengthen the store's ties with the community. Seek out partnerships and collaborations that contribute to the overall well-being of Hillsborough. Financial Management Manage budgets, expenses, and financial reporting to ensure the store operates within established financial parameters. What We're Looking For Proven experience in retail management, with a track record of success in achieving sales targets. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and the local community. Knowledge of retail operations, including inventory management and merchandising. Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to drive business performance. A passion for community engagement and a commitment to making a positive impact in Hillsborough. UK driving licence preferred as travel to other stores etc. may be required. Must be willing to undergo Post Office financial vetting. Benefits Salary of up to £32,000 and bonus potential Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements Cycle to work scheme Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture Outstanding Training & Development opportunities Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages Flexible working hours opportunity Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay' 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes) Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice Company Pension Scheme Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme NEST pension scheme Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme Long Service Awards If you are a results-driven and community-oriented individual with a passion for retail, we invite you to apply for the position Store Manager. Join us in making a difference in the Hillsborough community through exceptional service and a commitment to excellence. Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You may have experience in the following: Store Manager, Retail Manager, Shop Manager, Convenience Store Manager, Retail Store Manager, Supermarket Manager, Retail Operations Manager, Branch Manager, General Manager Retail, Assistant Store Manager, etc.
Oct 02, 2026
Full time
Spar Store Manager Hillsborough Location : Hillsborough Salary : £32,000 plus bonus potential Hours : 40 hours per week, various shifts including weekends Contract : Permanent About Us At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we're proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK's largest privately owned businesses, employing circa 6,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We're constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career. Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with over 300 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences. SPAR is the world's largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK's leading convenience store group. Being a 'symbol' group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork and a strong sense of community within the store. Celebrate colleague successes. Operational Excellence Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, including inventory management, merchandising, and stock control. Implement and uphold visual merchandising standards to enhance the overall shopping experience. Customer Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and preferences. Implement customer service strategies to enhance satisfaction and loyalty. Sales and Performance Set and achieve sales targets, actively driving initiatives to increase revenue and profitability. Analyse sales reports and trends to identify opportunities for improvement. Community Involvement Actively participate in local community events and initiatives to strengthen the store's ties with the community. Seek out partnerships and collaborations that contribute to the overall well-being of Hillsborough. Financial Management Manage budgets, expenses, and financial reporting to ensure the store operates within established financial parameters. What We're Looking For Proven experience in retail management, with a track record of success in achieving sales targets. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and the local community. Knowledge of retail operations, including inventory management and merchandising. Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to drive business performance. A passion for community engagement and a commitment to making a positive impact in Hillsborough. UK driving licence preferred as travel to other stores etc. may be required. Must be willing to undergo Post Office financial vetting. Benefits Salary of up to £32,000 and bonus potential Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements Cycle to work scheme Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture Outstanding Training & Development opportunities Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages Flexible working hours opportunity Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay' 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes) Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice Company Pension Scheme Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme NEST pension scheme Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme Long Service Awards If you are a results-driven and community-oriented individual with a passion for retail, we invite you to apply for the position Store Manager. Join us in making a difference in the Hillsborough community through exceptional service and a commitment to excellence. Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You may have experience in the following: Store Manager, Retail Manager, Shop Manager, Convenience Store Manager, Retail Store Manager, Supermarket Manager, Retail Operations Manager, Branch Manager, General Manager Retail, Assistant Store Manager, etc.
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Here in Boston we employ around 400 colleagues and produce ready to eat salads, prepared vegetables and snacks for many of the major retailers such as Coop, Boots, Greggs, Costco, Spar and BOL. What you'll be doing Shift: Tues-Sat - Nights As Manufacturing Shift Manager on Nights, you will lead colleagues and manage all aspects of the manufacturing operation on your shift ensuring that agreed production plans are met and all manufacturing standards are adhered to. Lead, co-ordinate and prioritise activity across a shift to deliver productivity and efficiency targets in line with the agreed production plan Ensure the adherence of all food manufacturing safety and quality standards by all teams on shift safeguarding the delivery of great tasting, high quality food products Review operational trends across the shift to identify and act upon opportunities that make sustainable improvements in quality, performance and profit Lead the ongoing development of the health and safety culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environment Ensure that communication and information channels are maintained within the operations team to ensure that immediate issues are resolved, and ongoing items and trends are shared with the broader operations community Forecast and control labour requirements, direct and indirect, to meet production programme requirements and customer expectations within budget Monitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and developed to maximise their potential What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Prior experience of leading a team and resource planning in a people intensive, manufacturing/FMCG environment Demonstrable analytical skills - ability to pull actionable insight from data Hold key qualifications such as advanced food hygiene accreditation, HACCP level 3 qualification and Level Three Health and Safety - IOSH Experience of managing large numbers of people in a complex manufacturing environment If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Here in Boston we employ around 400 colleagues and produce ready to eat salads, prepared vegetables and snacks for many of the major retailers such as Coop, Boots, Greggs, Costco, Spar and BOL. What you'll be doing Shift: Tues-Sat - Nights As Manufacturing Shift Manager on Nights, you will lead colleagues and manage all aspects of the manufacturing operation on your shift ensuring that agreed production plans are met and all manufacturing standards are adhered to. Lead, co-ordinate and prioritise activity across a shift to deliver productivity and efficiency targets in line with the agreed production plan Ensure the adherence of all food manufacturing safety and quality standards by all teams on shift safeguarding the delivery of great tasting, high quality food products Review operational trends across the shift to identify and act upon opportunities that make sustainable improvements in quality, performance and profit Lead the ongoing development of the health and safety culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environment Ensure that communication and information channels are maintained within the operations team to ensure that immediate issues are resolved, and ongoing items and trends are shared with the broader operations community Forecast and control labour requirements, direct and indirect, to meet production programme requirements and customer expectations within budget Monitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and developed to maximise their potential What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Prior experience of leading a team and resource planning in a people intensive, manufacturing/FMCG environment Demonstrable analytical skills - ability to pull actionable insight from data Hold key qualifications such as advanced food hygiene accreditation, HACCP level 3 qualification and Level Three Health and Safety - IOSH Experience of managing large numbers of people in a complex manufacturing environment If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
