Shift Leader

Tesco Hungary; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler seeks a Shift Leader to manage branch operations, ensure compliance, and provide excellent service. This role offers a chance to influence service quality while supporting a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for candidates with a background in retail/wholesale trade and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• Practical experience in retail/wholesale trade.
• Proven track record of coaching and motivating others.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch operations including health and safety.
• Support colleagues in training and compliance.
• Lead the team in the absence of the Area Manager.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Management

Coaching

Flexibility

Job description

As Shift Leader, you will work with the Branch Leadership Team and colleagues to support the Area Manager to ensure that your branch is Health, Safe and Legal at all times, maximising efficiency, availability and delivering great service to our customers.

This is a fast-moving, challenging role that will give you great exposure to our vibrant customer base where you will have a direct influence over the service that we provide.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful team where you can kick start a career in Food Wholesale.

Responsibilities include:

1. Opening, closing, and managing the operational running of the branch, making decisions for the health and safety of customers and colleagues, and taking the lead in the absence of the Area Manager.
2. Supporting a Health, Safe and Legal culture; ensuring all colleagues are informed of any H&S and Security updates.
3. Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment in the branch.
4. Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and mandatory training.
5. Leading by example, role modeling the Code of Business Conduct and Win Together Behaviours.
6. Living PRIDE in the branch and focusing on delivering great availability and service.
7. Supporting colleagues during induction and training.
8. Building and maintaining good relationships internally and externally.
9. Championing Diversity and Inclusion, ensuring Everyone Is Welcome at Booker.

To be successful, you should have:

• Excellent communication skills and experience managing or supervising a team.
• A proven track record of coaching, motivating, guiding, and holding people accountable for delivering great service.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience in retail/wholesale trade.

About Booker:

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses from over 190 branches, eight distribution centres, five logistics sites, and six support centres across the UK.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, making everyone feel represented and welcome at work. We also support flexible working arrangements and are a Disability Confident employer, ensuring an accessible recruitment process. For more information, contact [e-mail].

Please note:

• Candidates must be over 18 for roles involving early morning, late evening, warehouse, alcohol, or driving duties.
• High application volumes may lead to early closing of some roles. Feedback is provided only to interview attendees.
• Booker Group operates separately from Tesco, with different benefits. More info at www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk.