Assistant Store Manager Designate

Location: Oswestry Type: Permanent Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026, 12:00am

Rightway/Bevans Ltd is an Employee Owned community-based Home & Garden Hardware Retailer with a great reputation for friendliness and service to our customers.

It does not matter if you are a Store Manager, Assistant Manager or Part Time sales assistant, we still look for the same qualities of enthusiasm, commitment, and passion, which is all too often lacking in our competitors.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager based in theOswestryarea, exact location to be discussed at interview and will be candidate specific.

This role is based on 40 hours per week working 5 days from 7.

This challenging yet rewarding role would suit those with previous FMCG or similar retail management backgrounds.

What we are looking for:-

• A commercially savvy retailer who can take a pragmatic view to problem solving
• The ability to multi-task on any given day
• Numerate and articulate in both verbal and written communication.
• Has personal high standards producing good quality work
• Happy to ‘get their hands dirty’ by working stock, fixtures and anything else as required to make the Business successful
• Understands the importance of multi-channel retailing and is just as comfortable working behind a keyboard as customer facing in-store
• Is looking to develop their career within along-standing stable Retailer
• Sees ‘going the extra mile’ for the Business and customer as exciting not a burden
• Understands that customer service is key to the success of the Business
• Follows processes and procedures accurately and will give feedback to Senior Managers on ways to improve efficiency.
• Understands ‘short-cuts’ end up taking longer.

Please Note:You must complete the 2 online Indeed Assessments for your application to be considered; if you experience any difficulty doing so please message us via Indeed so we can help.

Should you not complete the Assessments within 48 hours of applying you will automatically be unsuccessful in your application.

What we offer

• Startimg Salary of £28,000 per annum
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Discount
• Long term job security in an Employee Owned Business
• Being a ‘person’ in a team and the business not just a number
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Extra “long service” holidays (after qualifying period)
• The opportunity to develop in the Business

What you will need:-

• A minimum of 2 years management experience in a retail environment
• A valid Driving Licence.
• Ideally have experience of working with small teamsTo be physically fit and active, the role will include lifting and carrying
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• To be organised and understand the importance of processes and procedure in a successful business
• Enthusiasm and desire to succeed

Rightway/Bevans Ltd is anequal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a positive workplace for all Team Members.

Due to the expected high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within seven days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Rightway / Bevans
14-16 Bridge Street
Neston
Cheshire
CH64 9UJ

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