SPAR Dual Store Manager - Aspatria & Silloth

SPAR Dual Store Manager - Aspatria & Silloth

SPAR Silloth, Solway Street, Silloth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 3 August 2026 at 00:00

Our SPAR colleagues play a vital role within the James Hall & Co. Ltd. family. Their dedication helps us deliver excellent service across our network of over 450 company-owned stores, keeping us firmly rooted in the communities we serve.

We’re proud of the impact our stores have locally and remain committed to continued growth and investment in the future.

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Hours of work: 39 hours per week

About the Role

As Store Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the success of your store. You’ll lead, motivate, and develop your team, ensuring excellent customer service, strong financial performance, and high operational standards. This is a hands-on role where you’ll set the standard, inspire your colleagues, and create an environment where both people and business can thrive.

Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

Your role will be broad, varied, and focused on people, performance, and compliance, including:

• Controlling costs and driving sales to maximise profit
• Maintaining security within the store in line with company procedures
• Ensuring high store standards in customer service, health & safety, and food hygiene
• Ensuring legal compliance with company policies and procedures
• Overseeing and maintaining store administration in line with processes
• Leading, managing, and motivating colleagues to achieve results
• Acting as a role model and leading by example in all aspects of store management

A Few Things About You Being a successful Store Manager takes dedication, resilience, and the ability to get the very best out of different types of people. We’re looking for someone who can balance strong leadership with operational excellence, and who demonstrates:

• Previous supervisory or management experience (essential)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a diverse workload
• The ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing situations
• A flexible approach to working hours
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Clear and confident communication skills

Why Join Us?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues. That’s why when you join us, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, personal growth, and loyalty.

Loyalty Pay - Celebrate your work anniversary with a little extra! You’ll earn an additional £0.55 per hour over the financial year, with the hourly amount increasing the longer you stay with us. Your total is paid as a lump sum in the month following your anniversary.

20% Staff Discount - Enjoy 20% off your shopping in our company-owned SPAR stores — perfect for those everyday essentials and treats.

Pension & Life Insurance - You will be enrolled into the Nest pension scheme. After two years of service, you will also receive life insurance cover, offering added security for you and your loved ones.

Learning & Development - Whether you're looking to build your career or gain new skills, our in-house team will support you with fully funded, accredited training and industry-recognised qualifications.

Grocery Aid Support - Access free, confidential, 24/7 support through Grocery Aid — offering expert advice and help on everything from mental health and financial concerns to legal issues and family support.

For more information about us and the benefits we offer, please head over to our careers page.

Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.

SPAR Silloth, Solway Street, Silloth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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