Retail Shift Manager

Lidl GB; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-store discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Long service awards

Holiday allowance 30-35 days pro rata

Job summary

Lidl GB in Basildon is seeking a Retail Shift Manager to lead a busy store team, maintain high standards, and drive daily operations. The role offers a 35-hour contract, AM and PM shifts, and rewards with a competitive hourly rate plus holiday benefits and a strong benefits package.

You will motivate staff, delegate tasks, manage stock and cash processes, and ensure the store delivers an exceptional customer experience every day.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a bustling, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate colleagues.
• Friendly, patient approach with composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support your team, aligning with leadership principles.
• Delegate tasks and ensure shifts run smoothly and safely.
• Create an environment where colleagues can succeed and grow.
• Oversee store operations and cover Manager/Deputy absence when needed.
• Handle stock, cash processes and daily store procedures.
• Deliver outstanding customer service on every visit.

Skills

Team leadership

Delegation

Customer focus

Calm under pressure

People development

Job description

Summary

£15.45 - £15.95 per hour | 35 hour contract | AM & PM shifts | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re reliable, organised and ready to go far.

Just like you.

As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, you’ll help us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor, you’ll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast‑paced and challenging environment. You’ll also reap the rewards of your hard work, enjoying the responsibility to prove yourself as a leader and find your footing for future success.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per hour for work during bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for night shifts, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well‑being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there’ll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.

What you'll do

• Motivate and support your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles
• Swiftly solve problems and delegate tasks
• Create an environment where your colleagues can succeed alongside you
• Manage operations within your Store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager
• Handle freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock management to make sure shifts run smoothly
• Give our customers the very best experience every time they visit your store

What you'll need

• Experience leading a team to achieve targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment
• The ability to effectively delegate tasks and motivate your team
• Patience and a friendly manner with the ability to keep calm in any situation
• Passion to thrive as a key part of the Store Team
• A proactive and encouraging approach to help your colleagues develop themselves and store operations

What you'll receive

• 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

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Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.