Nightshift Manager

Asda Stores Ltd.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail company based in Basildon is seeking a Night Manager to lead the night team effectively. In this role, you will ensure stock availability and maintain store security during the night shift. Candidates should bring substantial supervisory or management experience and possess strong leadership qualities. The company offers a competitive salary along with benefits including discounts, bonuses, and wellness support. This is a Full-time permanent position, with a 45-hour work week.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15%

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Access to enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounted rates on Asda services

Flexible pay access

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP and counselling

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers across services

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role in a retail environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team under pressure.
• Understanding of compliance, operational routines, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night team effectively through planning and coaching.
• Ensure stock is available and shelves are well-managed.
• Respond to incidents ensuring safety and security.

Skills

Supervisory or management experience in retail, logistics or operations

Strong leadership presence

Commitment to high standards

Ability to make decisions independently

Proactive, hands-on attitude

Job description

Overview

Job Title Night Manager 2
Location Basildon
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 18 December 2025

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.

Everything you\'ll love

• 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