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Tesco; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Colleague Clubcard discount

Wellbeing services

Life cover

Pension with matching

Discounts & shares

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco Night Shift Lead role in our stores puts you at the heart of daily operations, guiding a team to deliver outstanding customer experiences through the night shift.

You’ll work across store areas, lead in the manager's absence, and shape service standards while benefiting from flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants must be 18+, with prior team-lead experience in retail; training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a store team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong service focus and ability to motivate staff.
• Clear communicator who keeps the team well informed.
• Natural leader who inspires outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver a great experience for customers in-store.
• Work across all store areas and colleagues, the go-to person for daily queries.
• Build positive, inclusive relationships to help colleagues perform at their best.
• Confidently lead the store in the Manager's absence.
• Make balanced, flexible decisions and adapt to change.
• Coach colleagues, give feedback and model great service.
• Stay curious and seek opportunities to better serve customers, communities, and planet.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Coaching

Job description

Days From time To time Tue 22:00:00 07:00:00

Wed 22:00:00 07:00:00

Fri 22:00:00 07:00:00

Sat 22:00:00 07:00:00

Customers are at the centre of everything we do. Working in our stores means variety, teamwork, and plenty of daily challenges. You’ll meet great people, learn new skills, and be part of an inclusive team. Whether you want stability, flexibility, or a chance to grow your career, this role could be a great fit.

Tesco Shift Lead Night pay starts at £15.59 per hour, rising to £16.86 in stores within the M25. For all hours worked between midnight and 6am you will receive an additional night premium of £2.35 per hour worked. Some locations may offer additional payments. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week, though roles from 12 hours are also available.

Your contracted hours will be scheduled within the availability windows shown, with at least 3 weeks’ notice of your shifts. If your availability is close to what we’re looking for, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note that you need to be 18 or over to apply for this role.

You will be responsible for

• Leading the team to deliver a great experience for customers in-store
• Working across all areas of the store and with all colleagues, being the go-to person for day-to-day operational queries
• Building positive, inclusive relationships that help colleagues perform at their best
• Confidently leading the store in the Manager’s absence
• Making balanced, flexible decisions and adapting well to change
• Coaching colleagues, giving feedback and role modelling great service
• Staying curious and seeking opportunities to serve our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day

You will need

• Experience working in a team lead or management position in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Be a strong role model with a passion for delivering great service and ensuring every customer’s needs are met.
• Build positive, long‑lasting relationships to create an inclusive, supportive team environment.
• A clear communicator, using a variety of methods to keep the team well informed.
• A natural leader who motivates and inspires the team to deliver outstanding results.

What’s in it for you?

• 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, with a second card to share 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 and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through life’s key moments

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 have been accredited Disability Confident Leader, and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

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