Retail Shift Manager (Night Shift)

Lidl GB; Grays; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement (30-35 days pro r

In-store discount 10%

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension

Long service awards

Job summary

Lidl GB in Grays, United Kingdom, is seeking a Retail Shift Manager to lead and support a store team during day and night shifts. You will drive performance, manage tasks, and coach colleagues to deliver a great customer experience.

The role includes supervising operations in the absence of senior store leadership, managing cash and stock, and ensuring high standards. In return, enjoy competitive hourly pay, night-shift uplift, bank holiday premium, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a sizeable team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks and motivate your team.
• Patience and a friendly manner with calm under pressure.
• Proactive and encouraging approach to help colleagues develop store operations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Delegation

Problem solving

Customer service

Store operations

Job description

Summary

£15.45 - £15.95 per hour | 24-35 hour contract | Night Shifts (10PM - 6AM) | 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.

Thinking of using AI to help with your application? AI tools (e.g. Chat GPT, Gemini) can help you get started and prepared for your interview but remember that our team can easily spot AI-generated responses. The applications that stand out most are the ones that feel genuine and reflect your unique self.

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

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

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.