Team Leader

Asda; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Inclusion networks

Job summary

Asda Middlesbrough is seeking a Team Leader to run day-to-day operations, lead colleagues on shift, manage stock, and ensure outstanding customer service on the shop floor. You will work closely with your store management team to keep standards high, support new starters, and motivate the team.

The role is full-time (36 hours per week) with a permanent contract and a pay rate of £14.10 per hour. Hours are days shifts, with weekend work as needed, and there are opportunities to develop leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer-facing environment.
• Ability to manage stock and support newcomers.
• Excellent communication and can-do attitude.
• Flexible to work days, weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the department on shift.
• Coach and develop team members to deliver great service.

Skills

Customer-focused

Organised

Team player

Communication

Job description

Job Title

Team Leader

Location

Middlesbrough

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

25 October 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.