Retail Shift Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Retail Shift Manager to oversee store operations and lead a team in a fast-paced environment. The role offers competitive pay, opportunities for progression, and a supportive team culture. Benefits include holiday entitlement, in-store discounts, and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a busy environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks and motivate team members.
• Friendly manner and patience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support your team.
• Manage store operations in absence of Store Manager.
• Ensure excellent customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team Motivation

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Job description

Job Description:

Summary
Starting from £14.65 per hour | 30 to 40 hour contract | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re reliable, organised and ready to go far. Just like you.

As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, you’ll help us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor, you’ll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You’ll also enjoy the rewards of your hard work, including the responsibility to prove yourself as a leader and find your footing for future success.

In return, we’ll offer a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per hour for work during bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for night shifts. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

We’re proud of our supportive teams with big ambitions, offering plenty of opportunities for progression. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and succeed in your career here.

What you'll do

• Motivate and support your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles
• Solve problems swiftly and delegate tasks effectively
• Create an environment where your colleagues can succeed alongside you
• Manage operations within your store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager
• Handle freshness, cash processes, inventory, and stock management to ensure shifts run smoothly
• Provide our customers with the very best experience every time they visit your store

What you'll need

• Experience leading a team to achieve targets in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate your team
• Patience and a friendly manner, with the ability to stay calm in any situation
• Passion to thrive as part of the Store Team
• A proactive and encouraging approach to help your colleagues develop themselves and store operations

What you'll receive

• 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Plus, many more perks you deserve

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to advance your career, and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. Please note your employment is conditional upon the company's receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.