Posted 7 days ago

Supervisor

Pavers
Pay 12.10 - 12.35 £ per hour
Location Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RU
Contract time Part time, permanent

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5.6

Rated 5.6 out of 10, based on 57 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Great team mates
  • People enjoy this job
  • Respectful managers

About Pavers

Pavers is a footwear retailer.

Job description from Pavers

Are you a friendly, engaging individual with a can-do attitude and passion for great customer service?

Do you like to lead by example and motivate a team to achieve results?

Do you want to work for a growing profitable business with family values & green credentials, with opportunities for progression?

You may be a Supervisor, aspiring Supervisor or have keyholder experience, and be someone who loves giving an amazing experience to all customers, then this could be the opportunity for you! Our stores are like family, which offer a nurturing environment to learn, grow and thrive in, whilst having fun at work.

You will deliver consistently high levels of customer service, advising on shoe care, handbags, and accessories to compliment a customer’s needs. Working closely with the store management team, you will inspire and support your team in creating a customer-first culture, giving genuine, honest, and knowledgeable advice on our products.

We have a part time Supervisor opportunity to join our Pavers team in our Hillier Garden Centre on a 16 hours per week contract.

You’ll need good availability as the role will include a mixture of weekend and weekday working.

Pay, Hours & Benefits for our Supervisor

£12.10 per hour

Once you complete the required retail induction PaSS stages your pay will increase to £12.35 per hour

  • Generous Staff Discount scheme, some of which can be shared with your family and friends!
  • Holiday Entitlement which increases with service.
  • Company Contribution Pension
  • Access to the Pavers Foundation: an employee-led grant application and charitable giving scheme
  • Access to the Pavers Academy: providing career pathways to support our colleagues through online learning, face to face courses, apprenticeship, professional qualifications, and mentoring programmes
  • Access to wellbeing and financial support through RetailTRUST

Day to Day responsibilities as our Supervisor

  • You will support the management team in the day to day running of the store and coaching and developing the team, driving the achievement of the KPI’s
  • Deliver consistently high levels of customer service, advising on shoe care and accessories to compliment a customer’s needs
  • Be self-aware, being able to question, learn, and take responsibility for yourself and the performance of your store alongside the management team
  • Live and breathe Pavers DNA, always leading by example

About Us

Pavers has proudly been established for over 50 years, flourishing as a successful and highly profitable family-run footwear retail business, with a robust presence across the UK and Ireland. We operate over 190 stores, including the renowned Jones Bootmaker and Herring Shoes brands and are continually expanding our store network. In 2021, we were honoured to be recognised as one of the Top Retailers to work for in the UK by Best Companies, holding a top 5 place since 2023 and have maintained a prestigious 3* world class employee engagement in 2023 and 2024. We remain committed to doing the right thing by our people and the planet.

As the first major retailer to achieve Carbon Neutral status in 2021, we continue to uphold this status annually, showcasing our unwavering dedication to sustainability. Through the Pavers Foundation, we have contributed over £2.2 million since 2018, supporting vital causes in health, education, and community sectors.

Our supportive family environment fosters exceptional job satisfaction, ensuring our colleagues are well-cared for. We firmly believe that by investing in our people, we provide the best service to our customers.

If this sounds like the kind of business you’d like to join, we’d love to hear from you - please apply today for the role of Supervisor!

Job insights from Breakroom

Retail and sales supervisors

Retail and sales supervisors help retail managers look after stores, staff and sales ensuring that targets are met

What you’ll do as a retail and sales supervisor

  • Support the retail 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

Map

Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RU

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What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Pavers pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    50% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are paid below market rates

    Do Pavers pay market rates?

    Most people are paid less than average for their job.

    How we know this

    68% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Pavers get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do Pavers pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    57% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Pavers do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    35% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Pavers?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 22% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 22% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 28% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 28% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Pavers worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do Pavers workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    55% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Pavers workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    65% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Pavers?

    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 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do Pavers managers change shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    50% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Pavers?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Pavers feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Pavers get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    41% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Pavers?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Pavers enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    71% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do people at Pavers recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Pavers?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Pavers?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 59% 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 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Pavers 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

    83% 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 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Pavers is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    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.

Find out more about working at Pavers

What Pavers employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Close to where I live

    Worst thing

    I hate it

    4.2

    Pavers Customer advisor, January 2024

  • Best thing

    Discounts

    Worst thing

    Terrible atmosphere, not good manager

    1.3

    Pavers Supervisor, February 2023

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  • Best thing

    Good people
    Managers are nice
    Bosses are nice

    Worst thing

    Sometimes unorganised
    Messy warehouse

    8.2

    Pavers Warehouse operative, December 2022

  • Best thing

    Customers and the team I work with

    Worst thing

    Head office is to detached from shop floor, they don't understand the amount of work, and time that goes into day to day tasks. Wages also an issue

    7.8

    Pavers Assistant manager, November 2022

  • Best thing

    The people I work with and the customers

    Worst thing

    1. Stress 2.not enough staff 3.taking holidays 4,working weekends

    5.5

    Pavers Store manager, June 2021

  • Best thing

    Leading a competitive successful team who acheive set goals daily. Working with my supportive team who want to be there to look after our customers.

    Worst thing

    Working Sundays and bank holidays, but it's retail. Difficult or rude customers, the last 11 months have been particularly challenging during the pandemic

    9.9

    Pavers Retail manager, February 2021

  • Best thing

    Lucky to be in a place that is doing well in these troubled times

    Worst thing

    Loss of bonus in the warehouse and no pay rise in the last year

    9.2

    Pavers Warehouse operative, December 2020

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