Team Leader

ASDA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ASDA is seeking a proactive Team Leader for its Atherton location. The role involves training and managing a team to ensure exceptional customer service and effective operation. Candidates should possess strong coaching skills, flexibility, and a commitment to team success, with numerous benefits including discounts and welfare support.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Flexible pay via Wagestream

Company pension

Wellbeing support services

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong ability to coach, mentor, and motivate the team.
• Experience in delivering excellent customer service.
• Eager to learn and adapt to flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Train colleagues and ensure effective communication during team huddles.
• Plan for staffing levels, including managing overtime and holidays.
• Oversee product availability and maintain team morale.

Skills

Coaching

Team Management

Customer Service

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title

Team Leader

Location

Atherton

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Days shift

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£13.45

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

4 August 2025

About the Role

To be employed in this role, you must be over 18 years old.

Our operation runs 24/7, which means various shift patterns are available. We are looking for flexible working arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Late and weekend shifts are required, and we may need to be flexible with your work pattern.

As a Section Leader, you'll be the first point of contact for your team. Your responsibilities include training colleagues, communicating messages during team huddles, ensuring product availability, and planning overtime and holidays to ensure the right staffing levels to meet customer expectations.

We will support your training across different areas and ongoing skill development, providing opportunities to grow within retail.

About You

You are naturally friendly, proactive, and eager to learn. You have a strong ability to coach, mentor, and motivate your team, and you strive to deliver excellent customer service and a great shopping experience.

What You'll Love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy benefits such as:

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day one, for you and a nominated user
• Discounts and special offers on Asda services, including Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loans, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, and more
• Access to Wagestream for flexible pay, income tracking, and financial coaching
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support including 24/7 virtual GP, EAP services, free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer, and bereavement support
• Inclusion networks to promote diversity and inclusion
• Generous parental leave policies including maternity, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments
• Colleague recognition programs
• Discounts on various services and activities, such as airport parking, theme parks, and cinemas