Retail Shift Manager (Night Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Long service awards

Job summary

Lidl GB in Manchester is seeking a Retail Shift Manager to lead day and night operations, motivate the team, delegate tasks, and uphold Lidl's high standards.

You’ll enjoy a competitive hourly rate (£15.45–£15.95) for a 30-hour contract, plus uplift for bank holidays and night shifts, a 10% in-store discount, enhanced family leave, and a strong training path.

This role offers real scope to develop leadership skills and progress within Lidl's fast-growing retail network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a sizeable team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate others.
• Patience and a friendly manner, with composure in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Motivating and supporting your team, learning from leadership principles
• Swiftly solving problems and delegating tasks
• Creating an environment where colleagues can succeed together
• Managing store operations and stepping in for Store Manager when needed
• Handling freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock to keep shifts smooth
• Providing customers with the best store experience every visit

Skills

Team leadership

Delegation

Calm under pressure

Customer focus

Proactive coaching

Job description

Summary

£15.45- £15.95 per hour | 30 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. 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.

Summary

£15.45- £15.95 per hour | 30 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. 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

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.

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.