Night Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Night Manager for its operations in Bishop Auckland. The role involves leading a team during night shifts, ensuring high standards in stock and customer service while maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have management experience in related fields and possess strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including discounts and employee support programs.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discretionary company bonus

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Wellbeing support services

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, logistics or operations is required.
• Ability to make decisions independently under pressure.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night team effectively.
• Ensure stock availability and quality standards.
• Respond to incidents and ensure safety.

Skills

Supervisory or management experience

Strong leadership presence

Commitment to high standards

Proactive attitude

Job description

Job Title

Night Manager

Location

Bishop Auckland

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift : Nights

Hours per Week

45

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Store Management

Closing Date

29 December 2025

Are you ready to lead with confidence and make a real difference in our overnight operations? As a Night Manager, you’ll guide and support our night colleagues to deliver high merchandising standards, customer service, and operational excellence—keeping everything running smoothly while the rest of the world sleeps.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the night team through effective planning, communication and on-shift coaching
• Deliver brilliant basics in stock availability, shelf-edge standards, gap management and replenishment
• Respond to incidents promptly, ensuring colleague safety and store security
• Maintain accurate and timely shift reporting, handovers, and performance feedback
• Champion a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and high performance You’ll Bring
• Supervisory or management experience in retail, logistics or operations
• Strong leadership presence—calm under pressure with a passion for motivating others
• Commitment to high standards in compliance, risk awareness, and operational routines
• Ability to make decisions independently while keeping the wider team informed
• Proactive, hands‑on attitude with a drive to improve processes and people

Why This Role Matters

When the doors close, your team opens opportunity. You’ll be the guiding force behind a critical shift, leading with strength and fostering growth in others. . Lead through the night and unlock your leadership potential.

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including :

Colleague discount : 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Access to an enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test for you and your nominated user

Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover

Stream : access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more

Company pension

Wellbeing : including 24 / 7 virtual GP, 24 / 7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support

Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated

Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas