Store Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Store Team Leader in Wakefield. This role involves motivating a team, managing store operations, and ensuring excellent customer experiences. The position offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively.
• Proactive approach to colleague development.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support your team.
• Manage store operations in absence of Store Manager.
• Handle cash processes and inventory management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Job description

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Store Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield

Client:

Lidl

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

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£14.65 - £15.15 per hour | 40-hour contract | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re reliable, organised and ready to go far. Just like you.

As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, you’ll help us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor, you’ll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You’ll also enjoy the rewards of your hard work, with responsibilities that help you prove yourself as a leader and set the stage for future success.

In return, we’ll offer a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per hour for work during bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for night shifts, along with a generous benefits package supporting your well-being and outside life.

We’re proud to support teams with big ambitions, offering plenty of opportunities for progression. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive and succeed in your career here.

What you'll do

• Motivate and support your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles
• Solve problems swiftly and delegate tasks
• Create an environment where colleagues can succeed
• Manage store operations and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager
• Handle freshness, cash processes, inventory, and stock management to ensure smooth shifts
• Provide excellent customer experiences every visit

What you'll need

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate your team
• Patience and friendliness, with the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Passion to be a key part of the Store Team
• A proactive, encouraging approach to colleague development and store operations

What you'll receive

• 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• And more perks

At Lidl, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

If you’re ready to start, want to advance your career, and make a difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. Please note employment is conditional upon receiving satisfactory references and, if required, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.