Section Leader

ASDA; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK retailer is seeking a Section Leader in Salford. You will oversee daily departmental operations, ensure high customer service standards, and support your team while managing stock. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and effective communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

15% discount on shopping

Discounted services and special offers

Access to flexible pay and financial coaching

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a retail or customer-facing environment.
• A willingness to take on responsibility and support others.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the department and support colleagues.
• Manage stock and solve problems on the shop floor.
• Work closely with your manager to deliver high standards.

Skills

Customer-focused

Team player

Organised

Good communication skills

Reliable

Positive attitude

Job description

Section Leader

Location: EXP - 5650 Salford - Greengate

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week: 36

Pay Rate: £13.60

Category: Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date: 26 November 2025

About the role

As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of your department. You’ll lead by example—supporting your colleagues, keeping things running smoothly, and making sure our customers receive the best possible service. Whether it’s helping to manage stock, supporting new starters, or stepping in to solve a problem, you’ll be a go-to person on the shop floor. You’ll work closely with your manager to deliver high standards and keep your team motivated and focused.

What makes a brilliant Team Leader

• Customer-focused: You put customers first and help your team do the same.
• Supportive: You’re approachable, helpful, and always ready to lend a hand.
• Organised: You can juggle tasks, manage priorities, and keep things on track.
• Positive attitude: You bring energy and enthusiasm to every shift.
• Team player: You work well with others and help create a great place to work.
• Reliable: You take responsibility and follow through on what needs to be done.

What you’ll bring

• Experience working in a retail or customer‑facing environment.
• A willingness to take on responsibility and support others.
• Good communication skills and a can‑do attitude.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Benefits

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.