Retail Shift Manager

Lidl; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Shift Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering outstanding customer service. With a competitive pay structure and a variety of shifts, you will enjoy a supportive atmosphere that fosters personal and professional growth. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, making it a great place to develop your career while contributing to a positive workplace culture. If you're ready to take on a leadership role and make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to motivate and delegate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support your team while managing store operations.
• Ensure excellent customer experience and smooth shift operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Delegation

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Job description

Summary

Starting from £14.65 per hour | 30-40 hour contract | Various 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

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

What you'll need

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

What you'll receive

1. 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
2. 10% in-store discount
3. Enhanced family leave
4. Pension scheme
5. Long service awards
6. Plus, more of the perks you deserve

You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

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.