Team Leader

Asda Stores Ltd; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 15%

Discounted services at Asda

Flexible pay options

Company pension

Wellbeing services

Inclusion networks

Parental leave

Recognition programme

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd in Thurmaston is seeking a Team Leader to oversee day-to-day department operations, guide colleagues on the shop floor, and ensure customers receive great service. This full-time permanent role involves leading by example, coordinating stock, training new starters, and solving issues with the store team.

You’ll work with your manager to maintain high standards, motivate the team across shifts (days), and help deliver a smooth, customer-focused shopping experience.

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 the department and support your team.
• Help manage stock and assist new starters on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with your manager to maintain high standards and drive customer service.
• Resolve problems on shift to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Customer focus

Team leadership

Organised

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Team Leader – Location: Thurmaston – Employment Type: Full time – Contract Type: Permanent – Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days – Hours per Week: 36 – Pay Rate £14.10 – Category Retail – Hourly.

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

• 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.

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