Team Leader

Asda; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 15%

Company pension

Wellbeing program

Flexible pay (Stream)

Discounts on services

Job summary

Asda in York Layerthorpe is seeking a Team Leader to drive the day-to-day running of the department. You will lead by example, support colleagues, manage stock, onboard new starters, and partner with the store manager to maintain high standards and motivate the team.

The role requires experience in retail or customer-facing environments, strong communication, and flexibility to cover various shifts, including evenings and weekends. A competitive salary is offered with 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused mindset emphasized for leading a team.
• Supportive and approachable leadership style.
• Organised with ability to manage priorities.
• Positive attitude and energy on every shift.
• Team-oriented with collaboration across staff.
• Reliable and accountable in executing duties.
• Experience in a retail or customer-facing environment.
• Clear communication and can-do attitude.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the department on the shop floor.
• Support colleagues, stock management and onboarding of new starters.

Skills

Customer-focused

Supportive

Organised

Positive attitude

Team player

Reliable

Experience in retail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Category: Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Job Title: Team Leader

Location: York Layerthorpe

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week: 36

Pay Rate: £14.10

Closing Date: 14 September 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.