Team Leader

Iceland Foods Ltd.; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Team Leader, where your leadership will drive success and customer satisfaction. This role offers the chance to engage and develop a passionate team while ensuring excellent service delivery. With a focus on maximizing profits and creating an inclusive environment, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the store's success. Enjoy a supportive workplace with clear pathways for career development and a range of attractive perks, including discounts and holiday benefits. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic retail setting.

Benefits

15% discount in all stores

28 days holiday

Christmas vouchers

Refer a Friend scheme

Healthcare plan option

Long service awards

Grocery Aid support

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail management or supervisory role ideal but not essential.
• Communicates effectively with every colleague to deliver store tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maximize profit by ensuring great availability for customers.
• Support team engagement and create an inclusive culture.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Effective Communication

Planning and Organizing

Team Leadership

Job description

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.

We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for a committed and passionate Team Leader to join our growing business.

As Team Leader you will work as a Retail Assistant and receive a £2 per hour supplement for the time that you manage shifts.

Key responsibilities include:

Maximise profit:

• Have a clear focus on delivering great availability for your customers.
• Play an active role in your store to “sell a £1 & save a £1” to help drive sales.
• Deliver on all agreed actions set for you by your line manager.

Engage, develop & retain great people:

• Proactively support and work with the Talking Shop Rep in your store.
• Support team engagement in your store.
• Play a part in creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their best.
• Take a proactive approach to personal development and share your own knowledge to support up-skilling the team.

Doing the right processes and doing them right:

• Complete any actions set for you by your line manager on the back of the daily floor walk focusing on what the customer sees.
• A positive approach to service, both in store and at the doorstep always aiming to be the best place to shop.
• Follow and implement all cash handling and security policies & processes.
• Play your part in providing the best digital service through implementing all “One Best Way” processes.

Leadership:

Your leadership approach should be at the heart of everything you do, to get the best from your team to give the best to our customers:

• Love your customers by being approachable.
• Look after our own by being respectful.
• Work together by being enthusiastic.
• Hate waste by taking action.
• Care about the business and our people by being considerate.

Required skills & experience:

• Experience in a retail management or supervisory role ideal but not essential.
• Communicates effectively with every colleague to deliver store tasks first time, every time.
• Plans and organises the shift, using every member of the team.
• Provides balanced feedback when needed to improve the performance of every colleague.
• Sets the pace of the team, when on shift, by being hands on to deliver a great store.

What We Offer:

• 15% discount in all Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores.
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Christmas vouchers – increasing with length of service.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Christmas saving schemes.
• Long service awards.
• Option to join a healthcare plan.
• Grocery Aid for free and confidential financial, emotional and practical support.
• Clear career pathways with opportunities for development and progression.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Apply now to join the team and start your Iceland story!