Section Leader

Asda; Ayr; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Asda is seeking a Section Leader for their Ayr location. This full-time role involves leading a team, ensuring excellent customer service, and managing staff effectively. With flexible shift patterns and numerous benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to grow within retail.

Benefits

15% colleague discount from day 1

Discounted rates on various services

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing services

Diversity and inclusion networks

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programs

Special offers on services and activities

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18.
• Friendly, proactive, and eager to learn new skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for your team.
• Assist with training colleagues and communicate during team huddles.
• Ensure product availability and meet customer expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

Job Title

Section Leader

Location

Ayr

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Nights

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£15.75

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

5 June 2025

About the Role

To be employed in this role, you must be over the age of 18.

Our operation runs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, which involves a variety of shift patterns. If you're seeking flexible working arrangements, this role can accommodate that, but late and weekend shifts are required, and flexibility with your work pattern may be necessary.

In retail, there are leadership opportunities. As a Section Leader, you'll be the first point of contact for your team, assist with training colleagues, and communicate messages during team ‘huddles'. You'll ensure colleagues are available to maintain product availability and meet customer expectations through careful planning of overtime and holidays, ensuring proper staffing at all times.

We will support your training across different areas and your ongoing development, making this role ideal if you're looking to grow within retail.

About You

You are naturally friendly, proactive, and eager to work with your team to achieve excellent results. You have an enthusiastic approach to learning new skills across various departments, and are a strong coach, mentor, and motivator. You serve as a role model to your colleagues, ensuring an outstanding shopping experience for customers.

What You'll Love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy many benefits, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loans, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, and Breakdown Cover
• Wagestream: access to flexible pay, income tracking, financial coaching, an exclusive savings account, and more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing services: including 24/7 virtual GP, EAP, free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer, and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks to promote diversity and inclusion
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave, and fertility support
• Colleague recognition programs
• Special offers and discounts on various services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas