Customer Team Leader

Co-op Group; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent retail organization in Llanelli is seeking a Customer Team Leader to provide outstanding service and manage store operations. Responsibilities include developing team capabilities, ensuring compliance, and engaging with the community. The ideal candidate should demonstrate great people skills and the ability to lead and support their team. This part-time role offers flexible shifts, full training, and additional benefits such as a discount on store products and 36 days of holiday, making it a great opportunity for growth and development.

Benefits

Paid training

30% store discount

Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions

36 days of holiday

Access to virtual healthcare services

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine care for the needs of customers and members.
• Ability to manage team dynamics and support on the shop floor.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service and manage store operations.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching and training.
• Ensure store compliance and manage stock accuracy.
• Support store manager with HR processes and community engagement.

Skills

Great people skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Job description

Customer Team Leader

Location: Stradley Park Sandy Lane, Llanelli, SA15 4BR
Pay: £13.99 per hour
Contract: 24 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, part time
Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (5.45am opening), afternoons, late evenings (11pm closing) and weekends, to be discussed at interview
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.

We're looking for Customer Team Leaders to join our team at Co‑op.

When you join Co‑op, you'll get dedicated support to help you grow your career, as well as amazing benefits including 36 days holiday, a pension with up to 10% Co‑op contribution, access to virtual healthcare services for you and your family, and a 30% discount on all Co‑op products in our stores.

What you'll do

• Friendly and thoughtful service – you’ll give friendly, welcoming, easy, helpful and thoughtful service every day, 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.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.

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.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.