Tesco Colleague - Braintree Marks Farm Superstore

Tesco; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail chain in Braintree is seeking dedicated individuals for store roles where you will provide excellent service to customers. You will need to have a passion for helping others, build rapport, and work effectively within a team. This role offers flexible hours and opportunities for growth in a diverse environment. Please note, applicants must be over 18.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering great service and positive customer experience.
• Ability to build rapport with customers and make decisions.
• Work well within a team and communicate openly.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with passion and pride.
• Knowledge about products and services within the store.
• Work in service, picking, and replenishment areas as required.
• Ensure safe, effective, and customer-focused work.
• Participate in community and charity events.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Punctuality

Job description

Overview

Tesco UK • Braintree • Permanent • Apply by 17-Oct-2025

Availability Window

• Sun 12:00:00 - 18:15:00
• Mon 09:00:00 - 20:00:00
• Tue 12:00:00 - 18:00:00
• Wed 09:00:00 - 15:00:00
• Thu 13:00:00 - 22:00:00
• Fri 13:00:00 - 22:00:00
• Sat 08:00:00 - 19:00:00

Pay: Our Tesco Colleague rate of pay starts from £12.45 an hour; this increases to £13.66 for stores within the M25. Additional payments may apply depending on location.

It is our policy to offer new colleagues a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week; if you would like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 12) we have opportunities and would still love to hear from you.

The schedule shows the periods of time in the week we would like you to be available to work (the availability windows). We will schedule your contracted hours within these times, and you will have 3 weeks' notice of exactly when your shifts will be. We are happy to support flexibility for our colleagues; if your available times match closely but not exactly the times advertised, we would still love to hear from you. Read more.

Customers are at the heart of everything we do.

It takes lots of different people to run a store and this is a job for doers, with plenty of variety. It is a committed role, full of everyday challenges, but that is one of the things that makes it so exciting.

• Being a colleague in one of our stores means helping to serve shoppers better every day.
• You will meet great people, learn new things and be part of a specialist, diverse team where everyone is welcome.
• Whether you are looking for stability or flexibility to suit your lifestyle, or the opportunity to progress your career, this can be the role for you.

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

Responsibilities

• Knowing your customers and serving them with passion and pride; giving great natural service.
• Being passionate and knowledgeable about the products and services within the store.
• Working across the store in service, picking and replenishment areas where required.
• Putting into practice the training you have received, so work is safe, effective and customer-focused.
• Making decisions that are right for customers, delivering store routines that meet customer needs.
• Taking part in seasonal, community and charity events, creating a great inclusive atmosphere.
• Understanding the store's performance and the role you play in driving service, sales, reducing waste and delivering profit.
• Handling products with care to maintain quality and ensure they reach customers in the best condition.
• Being yourself, living Tesco values, making everyone feel welcome and following policies.
• Occasionally, you may be required to accept deliveries into the store.

What you will need

• A passion for delivering great service and greeting customers with a smile.
• The ability to build rapport with customers so they leave with a positive shopping experience.
• The initiative to make decisions that are right for customers.
• Work well within a team and communicate openly with others.
• Build relationships with colleagues to create team spirit, have fun and celebrate success.
• Be punctual, well presented and a brand ambassador.

About us

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop. Our core purpose is "Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day."

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we want you to feel represented and able to be yourself at work.

We are proud to be accredited Disability Confident Leader and offer an accessible recruitment process. For more information on accessibility support, please read the information provided.

Please note: Tesco will recruit individuals who meet the school leaver age requirements. To find out the school leaver age for your country, read the information provided.

We may close roles earlier than the advertised end date to manage applications. Feedback is provided to candidates who attend interviews.

For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com