About B&M
B&M is a variety retailer. They sell food, homeware, pet supplies, toys and cleaning products.
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Job description from B&M
With over 700 Stores across the UK and an exciting new store opening plan scheduled for 2023, we're growing at an outstanding rate. We're committed to developing our people and providing opportunities to everyone at all levels. Succession remains at the heart of what we do... 75% of our retail managers are home grown! Our growth is phenomenal and our commitment to internal succession is something we're extremely proud of.
We are recruiting Store Managers that are passionate about maximising sales growth opportunities, looking after their people and leading from the front - all whilst having fun! As a team player who spends your time on the sales floor with your team, you'll set the pace, drive commerciality, and showcase a great customer service experience for our customers. You'll be passionate about recruiting and developing your team to succeed - supporting and training them to ensure they reach their full potential. You'll love running your store as if it's your own business and will be given the freedom to think for yourself!
To be successful, you'll be able to demonstrate: Experience of managing a large scale, fast-paced & high turnover retail store A proven track record of successfully delivering KPI's Commerciality & the ability to deliver excellent store standards A passion for recruiting, training, and leading a large diverse team FMCG/big box experience
Does this sound like you? If so...
You can expect: Job stability and ongoing career progression Amazing on the job training and internal development A Competitive salary & realistic bonus potential Up to 33 days' holiday, increasing with length of service
At B&M, we also offer great benefits including discount in our stores and our colleague portal offers additional discount for retailers, hospitality & more! For further information click
https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/
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Do you think this sounds like the ideal role for you? If so, we want to hear from you... apply today!
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
Job insights from Breakroom
Retail store and shop managers
Retail managers look after stores, staff and sales ensuring that targets are met
What you’ll do as a retail store and shop manager
- Serve and advise customers
- Look after staff and rotas
- Manage deliveries and stock
- Handle customer payments, complaints, returns and refunds
- Keep the store clean and tidy
- Be responsible for sales targets and goals
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Dealing with customers
- Standing
- Using a computer
- Wearing a uniform
- Physical activities
- Managing people
- Anti-social hours
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do B&M pay managers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
79% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do B&M pay managers market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
60% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do managers at B&M get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
52% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do B&M pay managers sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Needs improving
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Most people do unpaid extra work
Do managers at B&M do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
68% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do managers get of their shift pattern at B&M?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 14% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 64% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 22% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do managers at B&M get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
64% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for managers at B&M to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for managers to book a holiday at B&M?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
70% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do B&M managers change managers shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
35% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for managers to take sick leave at B&M?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
59% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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Most parents say it’s bad
Is working as managers at B&M good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and carer say this is a bad place to work.
How we know this
69% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do managers at B&M feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do managers at B&M get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
81% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for managers to work at B&M?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
87% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do managers at B&M enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
42% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do managers at B&M recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
63% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do managers get enough training when they start at B&M?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are managers given support to progress at B&M?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do managers think B&M head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
91% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do managers feel well informed about how B&M is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
38% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What B&M employees say about their job
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Best thing
Friendly atmosphere
Worst thing
Not getting more permanent hours
B&M Team member, November 2023
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Best thing
The team I work with
Worst thing
The pressure put on me as I do things that are a level of a supervisor
B&M Employee, October 2023
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