Retail Shift Manager (Hiring Immediately)

LIDL; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Plymouth is searching for a Retail Shift Manager. You will be responsible for motivating your team and managing store operations while ensuring a fantastic experience for customers. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to handle tasks in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay, generous holiday, and various benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively.
• Friendly manner with patience in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support your team daily.
• Manage operations in the absence of leadership.
• Ensure excellent customer service at all times.
• Handle cash, inventory, and stock management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Delegation

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Job description

Retail Shift Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Lidl, Plymouth, PL1 3FA

£42,194 per year (estimated)

Full time. 14.95 - 15.45 per hour | 35 hour contract | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

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 a competitive hourly pay rate and generous benefits package designed to support your well‑being and life outside of Lidl.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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.