Team Leader

Asda Stores Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Taunton is seeking a Team Leader to oversee department operations. The role involves supporting colleagues, managing stock, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have retail experience, strong communication skills, and a flexible attitude towards various shifts. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including discounts and a company pension.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discounted rates on Asda services

Access to flexible pay via Wagestream

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP and EAP service

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers across various services

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 the day-to-day running of the department.
• Support colleagues and ensure the best customer service.
• Manage stock and solve problems effectively.

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 29, 2025 (13 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-067571

Job Title

Team Leader

Location

Taunton

Employment Type

Full time

Job Title

Team Leader

Location

Taunton

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Nights

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£15.99

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

28 August 2025

As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in 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
• Wagestream: 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.