Retail Shift Manager

LIDL; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Retail Shift Manager to oversee store operations and motivate staff. The role requires previous experience in team leadership within a fast-paced environment and a proactive approach to operations. Benefits include competitive pay, varied holiday entitlement, in-store discounts, and opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage challenges effectively.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment leading a team to achieve targets.
• Ability to motivate and ensure smooth operations.
• Willingness to be proactive in helping colleagues develop.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support your team according to Leadership principles.
• Delegate tasks and solve problems swiftly.
• Manage operations in absence of Store Manager.
• Oversee cash processes and inventory management.
• Ensure excellent customer experience.

Skills

Experience leading a team

Ability to delegate tasks effectively

Patience and a friendly manner

Passion for teamwork

Proactive approach to development

Job description

Summary14.95 - 15.45 per hour | 35 hour contract | 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. Were reliable, organised and ready to go far.Just like you.

As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, youll help us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor, youll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Youll 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, well 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. Were proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so therell be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, well 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.

If youre 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.