Team Leader

Asda; Lamesley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 15%

Pension

Wellbeing services

Flexible pay access

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Living Gateshead is recruiting a Team Leader to oversee daily operations in-store. You’ll lead by example, support colleagues, manage stock, and ensure customers receive excellent service on the shop floor.

You’ll work with your manager to maintain high standards, motivate the team, and adapt to shift patterns including weekends and evenings. The role is full-time with 36 hours per week and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of your department and support colleagues on the shop floor.
• Stock management, onboarding new starters, and problem solving with the team.
• Work closely with your manager to deliver high standards and keep the team motivated.

Skills

Customer-focused

Supportive

Organised

Positive attitude

Team player

Reliable

Job description

Job Title

Team Leader

Location

Asda Living Gateshead

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£14.10

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

1 November 2026

As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in leading 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. Whether it’s helping to manage stock, supporting new starters, or stepping in to solve a problem, you’ll be a go-to person on the shop floor. You’ll work closely with your manager to deliver high standards and keep your team motivated and focused.

What makes a brilliant Team Leader:

• 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.

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.