Section leader

Asda Stores Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Section Leader to guide and mentor a dynamic team. This role offers flexibility with various shift patterns, making it ideal for those looking to balance work with personal commitments. As the first point of contact for your team, you'll play a crucial role in training and ensuring product availability, while fostering a positive shopping experience for customers. With opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those eager to develop their retail skills and make a real impact.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounted Asda services

Access to Wagestream

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Recognition programs

Special discounts

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training colleagues and maintain product availability.
• Ensure a great shopping experience for customers.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 12, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-057865

Job Title

Section Leader

Location

York Layerthorpe

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£13.21

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

11 May 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, with a variety of shift patterns. If you're looking for flexible working to fit around your lifestyle, this role offers that flexibility. Late and weekend working are required, and we may need to be flexible with your work pattern.

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

We'll help you train in different areas and develop your skills continually. If you're looking to grow in retail, this could be the role for you!

About You

You should be friendly, proactive, and eager to work with your team to achieve great results. An enthusiastic approach to learning new skills across departments, strong coaching, mentoring, and motivational abilities are essential. You will be a role model, ensuring customers have a great shopping experience.

What you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy benefits such as:

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounted rates and offers on Asda services (Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Loans, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover)
• Access to Wagestream for flexible pay, income tracking, financial coaching, and savings
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support including virtual GP, EAP services, free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer, and bereavement support
• Inclusion networks through Asda Allies
• Parental leave policies including maternity, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support
• Recognition programs
• Special discounts and offers on various services and activities

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