Customer Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading retail chain is seeking a Customer Team Leader in Rotherham. This role involves offering excellent customer service while supervising staff and managing store operations. Responsibilities include coaching team members, ensuring store safety, and maintaining stock accuracy. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a commitment to inclusivity, and the ability to support both customers and colleagues effectively. Benefits include training, a generous holiday allowance, and discounts on store products.

Benefits

36 days holiday

10% employer pension contribution

30% discount on in-store products

Access to virtual healthcare services

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or over to authorise age-related sales.
• Ability to lead and support a team while working on the shop floor.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and thoughtful service to customers.
• Coach and train team members to enhance capabilities.
• Ensure store safety and operational compliance.
• Manage stock accuracy and contribute to HR processes.
• Support the store manager as needed.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Customer Team Leader

Location: The Co‑operative Food, 4 Woodhouse Green, Rotherham, S66 9AQ Pay: £13.99 per hour Contract: 20 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent, part‑time Working pattern: varied shifts includes early mornings from 5.45am, afternoons, late evenings to 10.15pm, 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. This role may involve periods of independent working which we'll discuss with you at interview. We'll provide relevant safety technology, and the duration of lone working will be kept within agreed guidelines.

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.

As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll be part of a friendly team that’s dedicated to helping our customers. We’ll look to you to help lead the store team – coaching and supervising our Customer Team Members and deputising for the Store Manager – while also delivering great customer service and performing a wide range of other tasks around the store like re‑stocking shelves and cleaning up spillages.

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
• Confidence in working alone in a store environment
• 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 and our inclusion commitments.

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.