Branch Manager Designate

October 25, 2025

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Overview Right from the start, you’ll lead from the front. Taking the time to get to know your team and your customers, you’ll be in an excellent position to make your store the best it can be. And with the help of our excellent training programmes and varied shift patterns to support your development, you’ll be on the right track for a promising career with us! At Screwfix we champion a healthy work/life balance and encourage part-time applications, working a minimum of 30 hours over 4/5 days. Key responsibilities WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A BRANCH MANAGER AT SCREWFIX? <ul><li>Lead your team – you’ll motivate your team to deliver a great customer experience, ultimately achieving great results </li><li>Drive sales – overseeing budgets, P&L statements, merchandising, managing stock and improving profits are all part of your role</li><li>Make it your own – your store will have a personality, just like you. You’ll make sure your store is a great place to be for both your team and your customers</li><li>Support the area – as part of a wider team of Branch Managers, you’ll support your area’s KPI’s. Find your fit and champion a specific area, supporting the business and your development. </li></ul>Required Skills & Experience YOU ARE… <ul><li>An experienced manager, ready to take your retail knowledge to the next level</li><li>Ready to prove yourself with the aim of managing your very own store</li><li>Passionate about retail with proven business management skills</li><li>Always putting the customer first, you know that’s how to build a thriving business</li><li>A real people person, you’ll lead by example and love to bring out the best in your team</li><li>Friendly, flexible, reliable, honest and like to work hard! </li></ul> WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? <ul><li>Joining Screwfix means joining a growing team – full of support, opportunities, and fun!</li><li>33 days annual leave (including an allowance for Bank Holidays)</li><li>20% discount with Screwfix and B&Q</li><li>Annual Bonus Scheme</li><li>Award winning pension - up to 14% contribution from Kingfisher!</li><li>Discounted healthcare and life cover</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>We’ll also help you be the best you can be, with excellent training and ongoing development! </li></ul>To find out more, please email careers@screwfix.com for any queries! Follow us and find out more on our LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter pages Apply now! – Upload your CV and complete your application Sustainability at Screwfix We are committed to running our operations sustainably and supporting our customers to make sustainable choices. We want every colleague to feel involved and to champion sustainability in their area, ensuring that sustainability is at the heart of how we work. Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability. If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at careers@screwfix.com

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