Section Leader

ASDA; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cramlington seeks a Section Leader to lead their team and ensure excellent service in a dynamic environment. Responsible for efficient section management, supporting team members, and enhancing customer satisfaction, the ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills and a passion for customer service. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including a 15% staff discount and access to wellbeing resources.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounted rates on services

Flexible pay access

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP

Parental leave policies

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Natural leader who thrives in a busy retail setting.
• Confident in coaching and motivating others.
• Comfortable using data and insight to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the success of your area, leading a team to deliver excellent service.
• Manage your section efficiently, ensuring shelves are stocked.
• Support your team to meet targets and solve problems.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title

Section Leader

Location

EXPPFS - 4088 MOOR FARM

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

30

Pay Rate

£13.60

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

2 December 2025

Our stores operate 24/7 across our Supermarkets, Superstores, and Asda Express locations, offering a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a Section Leader, you’ll play a key role in driving the success of your area, leading a team of colleagues to deliver excellent service and ensure the smooth running of daily operations. You’ll be responsible for managing your section efficiently—whether that’s replenishment, checkouts, grocery, or fresh food—making sure shelves are stocked, standards are high, and customers are happy. You’ll support your team to meet targets, solve problems, and create a welcoming store environment.

About You

You’re a natural leader who thrives in a busy retail setting. You’ll be confident in coaching and motivating others, with a hands‑on approach and a passion for delivering great customer service. You’ll be flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges across different store formats—including our growing Asda Express locations. You’ll also be comfortable using data and insight to make decisions, and you’ll take pride in helping your team grow and succeed.

Why Join Us?

At Asda, we’re all about working together to make a difference—for our customers, our communities, and each other. Whether you’re in a Superstore, Supermarket, or Asda Express, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to delivering value and quality every day. Apply today by completing an online application…

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user

• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover

• Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more.

• Company pension

• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support

• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated.

• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

• Colleague recognition programme

• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.