Customer Team Leader

Co-op; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% store discount

Full training and career development

Flexible access to pay as you earn it

Up to 10% pension contributions

36 days of holiday (pro-rata)

GP access 24/7

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Co-op Weymouth is seeking a Customer Team Leader to manage a busy local store. You’ll lead a small team, motivate colleagues, and ensure smooth daily operations on the shop floor and tills.

You’ll build good relations with customers and the community, support merchandising and stock accuracy, and champion Co-op membership through friendly service and proactive engagement. Part-time hours with shift flexibility offered.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18+ to authorise age-related sales.
• Flexibly able to lead by example and work varied shifts including weekends.
• Experience in retail, merchandising, or team management preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day running of the store by leading the team on your shift.
• Motivate, coach, and support your team to deliver great service and efficient operations.
• Work hands-on on the shop floor and tills, supporting daily operations and leading a team of Customer Team Members.
• Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy, and HR processes.
• Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Retail

Merchandising

Job description

Customer Team Leader

Location: Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9TP

Pay: £14.48 per hour

Contract: 22-30 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, part time

Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (store opening), afternoons, late evenings (store closing) including at least 1 weekend shift, to be discussed at interview

30% colleague member discount in store - see below for more benefits

You must be aged 18+ to authorise age-related sales.

Join us as a Customer Team Leader and take the next step toward managing your own store.

As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll lead a small team in a fast-paced Co-op store, helping to deliver essential services to your community. Depending on your store this could involve you working in our post office or bakery or supporting online services and our home delivery drivers. Whatever the day brings, you'll play a key role in making life easier for our customers.

Why this job matters:

You'll keep our shelves stocked and support sales, helping us offer even more choice and exciting new services to our customers. You'll be a familiar face in the community, getting to know your customers and helping us stay connected with local and national charities. Plus, you'll be a champion for Co-op membership, helping to drive the growth of our unique business.

What you’ll do

• Own the day-to-day running of the store by leading the team on your shift
• Motivate, coach, and support your team to deliver great service and efficient operations
• Work hands-on on the shop floor and tills, supporting daily operations and setting the pace for a team of Customer Team Members
• Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy, and HR processes
• Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth

We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you need to bring;

• Passion for people and leadership
• The ability to work flexibly and lead by example
• Skills in retail, merchandising, or team management (experience not essential)

Why Co-op?

• Full training and career development resources
• 30% discount on Co-op products in store
• Flexible access to your pay as you earn it
• Up to 10% pension contributions
• 36 days of holiday (pro-rata, including bank holidays)
• 24/7 access to GP appointments, and colleague support programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Market-leading policies to help you though life's big moments

A place you'll belong:

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.

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