Section Leader - Ferndown

Asda; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Ferndown seeks a Section Leader to oversee department operations. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring high customer service, and maintaining efficient workflow. Ideal candidates will have retail experience, strong communication skills, and a flexible approach to work. This role offers a competitive salary of £13.60 per hour and various employee benefits including a colleague discount and workplace wellness programs.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounted rates on Asda services

Access to flexible pay and financial coaching

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience working in a retail or customer-facing environment.
• Willingness to take on responsibility and support others.
• Ability to juggle tasks and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of your department.
• Support your colleagues and ensure high customer service.
• Work closely with the manager to deliver high standards.

Skills

Customer-focused

Good communication skills

Team player

Flexible to work various shifts

Job description

Job Details

• Section Leader - Ferndown
• Job Title: Section Leader
• Location: EXPPFS - 5630 Ferndown
• Employment Type: Full time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Shift Pattern: Work Shift : Afternoons
• Hours per Week: 36
• Pay Rate: £13.60
• Category: Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management
• Closing Date: 30 November 2025

Overview

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.

You’ll work closely with your manager to deliver high standards and keep your team motivated and focused.

Desired Traits

• 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

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.