Retail Shift Manager

Lidl; Leyfields; On-site; GBP 28,119 - 29,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance (30-35 days pro rata

In-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Additional perks

Job summary

Lidl is seeking a Retail Shift Manager to help maintain high standards and lead a team in a busy store environment. You will motivate staff, manage daily operations, and ensure exceptional customer experiences across all shifts.

The role offers a fixed 35-hour contract with a competitive hourly rate (£15.45/hour) plus enhancements for bank holidays and night shifts, along with benefits designed to support wellbeing and work-life balance. Join Lidl’s supportive team and advance your career.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team to achieve targets in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate staff.
• Patience and a friendly manner with the ability to stay calm in any situation.
• Passion to thrive as part of the Store Team.
• Proactive approach to develop colleagues and store operations.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support your team, aligning with Leadership principles.
• Swiftly solve problems and delegate tasks to maintain smooth shifts.
• Create an environment where colleagues can succeed and grow.
• Manage operations within the Store and lead in the absence of Store/Deputy Manager.
• Oversee freshness, cash, inventory, and stock to ensure shifts run smoothly.
• Deliver the best possible customer experience in every store visit.

Skills

Team leadership

Delegation

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Job description

Summary £15.45 per hour | 35 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.

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

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.