Retail Shift Manager (Night Shift) (Hiring Immediately)

LIDL; Kempston; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Long service awards

Descripción de la vacante

Lidl is seeking a Retail Shift Manager in Kempston to lead a sizeable team across day and night shifts. You will motivate staff, delegate tasks, and foster a proactive environment that supports development and smooth store operations.

In this role you’ll cover shifts when managers are absent and ensure excellent customer experiences. We offer a competitive hourly rate (£15.45–£15.95), 30–37.5 hours, night shifts, 30–35 days holiday pro rata, 10% in-store discount, enhanced family leave, and a

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Motivate and support your team, in line with Leadership and Company Principles.
• Swiftly solve problems and delegate tasks to ensure smooth shifts.
• Create an environment where colleagues can succeed together.
• Manage store operations and cover for Store Manager/Deputy in their absence.
• Handle freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock to keep shifts running smoothly.
• Deliver the best customer experience on every visit.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Delegation

Motivation

People development

Descripción del empleo

• 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

£15.45 - £15.95 per hour | 30- 37.5 hour contract | Night Shifts | Interviews to be held on the 5th and 6th of November 2026 | 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 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.