Retail Shift Manager

Lidl GB; Littledean; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement pro rata

In-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Job summary

Lidl GB is seeking a Retail Shift Manager to lead a busy team on daily shifts. You’ll motivate staff, delegate tasks, and uphold store standards in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll take responsibility for operations when senior managers are absent and strive to provide excellent service to every customer. With attractive pay (£15.45–£15.95 per hour), bank holiday enhancements, and an in-store discount, Lidl GB offers solid progression and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks and motivate colleagues.
• Patience and a friendly manner under pressure.
• Proactive approach to staff development and store operations.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support your team, aligning with Leadership and Company Principles.
• Swiftly solve problems and delegate tasks to ensure smooth shifts.
• Create an environment where colleagues can succeed alongside you.
• Manage store operations and cover for Store Manager duties when required.
• Oversee freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock to keep shifts running smoothly.
• Deliver the best customer experience on every visit to your store.

Skills

Team leadership

Delegation

Calm under pressure

People skills

Proactive coaching

Job description

Summary

£15.45 - £15.95 per hour | 30+ hour contract | Various shifts between 5am and 11pm | 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

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.

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.