Retail Shift Manager (Night Shift)

Lidl; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Long service awards

Plus more of the perks you deserve

Job summary

Lidl in the United Kingdom is looking for a Retail Shift Manager. You will lead a sizeable team across day and night shifts, delegate tasks, and manage store operations to uphold Lidl's high standards.

Earn a competitive hourly rate with uplift for bank holidays and night shifts as you prove yourself as a leader. In return, enjoy 30-35 days holiday pro rata, 10% in-store discount, enhanced family leave, a contributory pension and long service awards, plus ongoing training to help you thrive in a

Qualifications

• Experience leading a sizeable team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate teams.
• Proactive approach to developing colleagues and store operations.

Responsibilities

• Motivating and supporting your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles
• Swiftly solving problems and delegating tasks
• Creating an environment where your colleagues can succeed alongside you.
• Managing operations within your Store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager
• Handling freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock management to make sure shifts run smoothly
• Giving our customers the very best experience every time they visit your store

Skills

Team leadership

Task delegation

Team development

Store operations

Stock management

Customer service

Job description

Summary

£15.45 - £15.95 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, night after night. From motivating your team and delegating tasks, to rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in. 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 Lidl.

We're proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, and you'll find your role rewarding in every sense. We'll make sure you have access to the right training to thrive in your new job.

What you'll do

• Motivating and supporting your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles
• Swiftly solving problems and delegating tasks
• Creating an environment where your colleagues can succeed alongside you.
• Managing operations within your Store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager
• Handling freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock management to make sure shifts run smoothly
• Giving our customers the very best experience every time they visit your store

What you'll need

• Experience in leading a sizeable 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' annual holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Plus more of the perks you deserve

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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.