Customer Team Leader

Co-op Digital; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major retail organization in Bridgwater is looking for a Customer Team Leader to deliver friendly service and support a dedicated team. You will manage store operations, ensure customer satisfaction, and develop staff capabilities. This part-time role offers flexible shifts including early mornings and evenings. Comprehensive training, discounts, and a supportive work environment are provided. If you are passionate about customer care and team leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

30% discount on Co-op products

10% discount on other brands

Pension scheme with employer contributions

36 days of holiday pro rata

Virtual healthcare services

Employee assistance service

Cycle-to-work scheme

Full paid training and personal development

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and support a team while managing shop floor activities.
• Great interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service and manage post office counter tasks.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching.
• Ensure store safety and operational standards are met.
• Support store manager in HR processes and product implementation.
• Engage with the local community.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

People skills

Job description

Customer Team Leader

Location: 43 Woolavington Hill , Bridgwater, TA7 8HQ

Pay: £13.99 per hour

Contract: 16 - 39 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, part time

Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (5.45am opening), afternoons, late evenings (10pm closing) and weekends, to be discussed at interview. Duties will include working on our Post Office Counters

Full, paid training provided

You can now apply for this role using your mobile device (no CV needed!)

You must be aged 18 or over to be a customer team leader at Co-op, as you’ll need to authorise age-related sales.

What you’ll do

• Friendly and thoughtful service – you’ll give friendly, welcoming, easy, helpful and thoughtful service every day, support with tasks on the post office counter, often taking ownership for managing the store and handling challenging situations
• Develop your team's capabilities through coaching and training, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone's voice is valued and respected
• Make sure that the store remains safe, legal, and fully operational
• Manage diligence checks and stock accuracy to make shopping a great experience for our customers
• Support your store manager by deputising when they’re not working and delivering a variety of HR processes
• Lead the way when introducing new products and services in your store – work closely with your team to implement change and encourage open and honest feedback
• Build relationships and get involved in your local community, supporting your Store Manager with the delivery of the local Co-op community plan

This job would suit people who have

• A genuine care for the needs of customers and members
• The ability to strike a balance between leading and supporting your team and rolling up your sleeves on the shop floor
• Great people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A desire to learn, grow and develop your leadership skills
• The flexibility to work a range of different shifts

Why Co-op?

• Full, paid training and dedicated support for your personal development and career progression
• 30% discount on all Co-op products in-store plus 10% discounts on all other brands
• A pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
• Stream– a money management app giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• 36 days of holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata for part time colleagues)
• Virtual healthcare services for you and your family, including access to GP appointments, eye care, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness consultations
• 24/7 employee assistance service
• Rotas shared three weeks in advance and accessible on your phone
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Building an inclusive workplace

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

As part of the application process for this job, you’ll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.