Section Leader - Chelmsford

Asda; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Section Leader in Chelmsford. This role involves leading a team, ensuring customer satisfaction, and providing training. Candidates should be proactive, friendly, and eager to grow within the retail sector. The position offers flexible shifts and a competitive salary.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounts on Asda services

Access to Wagestream

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Inclusion through Asda Allies Networks

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programs

Special offers and discounts

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18.
• Strong coach, mentor, and motivator.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training colleagues and communicating messages.
• Ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.
• Support team development and skill-building.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Section Leader - Chelmsford

Job Title: Section Leader

Location: South Woodham Ferrers

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Nights

Hours per Week: 36

Pay Rate: £15.75

Category: Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date: 22 May 2025

About the Role

To be employed in this role, you must be over the age of 18.

Our operation runs 24/7, with a variety of shift patterns. We offer flexible working to fit your lifestyle, but please note that twilight, night, and weekend shifts are required. We may need to be flexible with your work pattern.

As a Section Leader, you'll be the first point of contact for your team. You'll assist with training colleagues, communicating messages during team ‘huddles', and ensuring product availability and customer satisfaction through careful planning of overtime and holidays.

We will support your development by training you in different areas and helping you build your skills. If you're looking to grow your career in retail, this could be the role for you!

About You

You are naturally friendly, proactive, and eager to work with your team to achieve great results. You have an enthusiastic approach to learning, are a strong coach, mentor, and motivator, and serve as a role model to colleagues, ensuring customers have a positive shopping experience.

What You'll Love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy benefits such as:

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounts on Asda services like Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loans, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Access to Wagestream for flexible pay, income tracking, financial coaching, and savings
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support including 24/7 virtual GP, EAP services, free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer, and bereavement support
• Inclusion through Asda Allies Networks
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave, and fertility support
• Colleague recognition programs
• Special offers and discounts on various services and activities