Lead Manager Nights - Rutherglen Extra

Tesco; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus personal day

10% off with Colleague Clubcard

Flexible working available

Job summary

Tesco is seeking a Lead Manager in Rutherglen to ensure outstanding customer experience and lead a key store department. You will be pivotal in driving store performance and nurturing a supportive team culture.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels in team leadership. The role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and various benefits including holiday and discounts.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to grow as a retail leader.
• Experience leading a team in a retail or fast-paced environment.
• People-first approach to customer and team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a key store department on shift.
• Drive sales and compliance while improving operations.
• Motivate and develop colleagues to perform at their best.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

People management

Adaptability

Decision making

Job description

Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and as a Lead Manager you play a key role in ensuring their experience is outstanding every time they shop with us. Life in our stores is fast‑paced and full of variety, with no two days looking the same. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business, support an inclusive and collaborative culture, and help create a place where everyone can be themselves and succeed.

This role offers the chance to develop strong leadership skills, build great relationships, and make a real impact on your store’s performance. Whether you’re looking for stability, flexibility, or a clear path to grow your career, a Lead Manager at Tesco gives you the opportunity to thrive.

Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.

Shift patterns vary day to day but are planned in advance to support work–life balance.

About the role

Availability:

• Mon 21:00‑08:00
• Wed 21:00‑08:00
• Thu 21:00‑08:00
• Fri 21:00‑08:00
• Sat 21:00‑07:00

Responsibilities

• Lead a key store department and act as the senior leader on shift.
• Drive sales, standards, safety, and compliance while improving routines and ways of working.
• Lead from the shop floor coaching, motivating, and developing colleagues and managers to perform at their best.
• Build a strong team by spotting talent, giving clear feedback, and supporting growth.
• Champion Tesco products, services, and community involvement to create an engaging store environment.
• Ensure smooth daily operations with the right people in the right place at the right time.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to grow as a retail leader, with the attitude and aptitude to succeed.
• Previous experience leading a team in a retail or fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
• People‑first approach, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for colleagues and customers.
• Confidence in sharing ideas, encouraging best practice, and building strong relationships across the store.
• Ability to spot opportunities, act quickly, and make decisions that support your team and customers.
• Resilience and adaptability, thriving through change and guiding others through it.
• Self‑awareness and drive, consistently performing at your best and exceeding expectations.

Benefits

Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank Holidays).

Flexible working available from day one.

10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on pay‑day weekends; you can share the card with family.

Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body and life.

Life cover worth five times your pay and an award‑winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%.

A range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares, the Green Car salary sacrifice scheme and cycle‑to‑work schemes.

About Us

Tesco’s vision is to be every customer’s favourite way to shop. Our purpose is to serve customers, communities and the planet a little better every day by acting responsibly and sustainably. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves. Everyone’s welcome. We also understand that life varies for each of us, so we’re always open to conversations about flexible working. Talk to us during your application about how we can support you.

We are proud to be accredited Disability Confident Leader and are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any accessibility support, please let us know.