Customer Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on products

Holiday allowance 36 days pro-rata

Pension contributions

Cycle to work

Pay on demand access

Job summary

Co-op Group in Wigston is hiring a Customer Team Leader for a part-time role of 16 hours per week with regular overtime. The position offers hourly pay of £14.48 and requires shifting across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and at least one weekend shift.

You'll lead a small team, manage on-shift operations and help stock shelves. Join a community-focused retailer with benefits including pension contributions, holiday entitlement, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for people and leadership.
• Ability to work flexibly and lead by example.
• Retail, merchandising or team management experience beneficial.

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 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.

Skills

People leadership

Flexible working

Retail/merchandising

Team management

Job description

Pay: £14.48 per hour

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

Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (5.45am opening), afternoons, late evenings (10pm 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.

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

What you'll 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.

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