Tesco Shift Leader

Tesco PLC; Aldeburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Colleague Clubcard discounts

Wellbeing services

Life cover

Job summary

Tesco PLC is seeking a proactive Shift Lead to drive daily store operations and deliver outstanding customer experiences. You will lead a diverse team across departments, coach staff, and ensure smooth, friendly service throughout each shift. The role offers flexible hours and opportunities to grow within the business.

Applicants should demonstrate leadership in a busy retail setting, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and customers alike.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in fast-paced retail environments.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store team to deliver a great in-store experience for customers.
• Coordinate across store departments and support daily operations.
• Coach and develop team members, provide feedback and model excellent service.
• Ensure smooth store operations in the manager's absence and adapt to changes.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Communication

Job description

Availability Window

Days From time To time Sun 06:00:00 15:00:00 Mon 06:00:00 14:00:00 Tue 06:00:00 13:00:00

Customers are at the centre of everything we do. Working in our stores means variety, teamwork, and plenty of daily challenges. You'll meet great people, learn new skills, and be part of an inclusive team. Whether you want stability, flexibility, or a chance to grow your career, this role could be a great fit.

Tesco Shift Lead pay starts at £15.59 per hour, rising to £16.86 in stores within the M25. Some locations may offer additional payments. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week, though roles from 12 hours are also available.

Your contracted hours will be scheduled within the availability windows shown, with at least 3 weeks' notice of your shifts. If your availability is close to what we're looking for, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note that you need to be 18 or over to apply for this role.

You will be responsible for

Leading the team to deliver a great experience for customers in-store.

Working across all areas of the store and with all colleagues, being the go-to person for day-to-day operational queries.

Building positive, inclusive relationships that help colleagues perform at their best.

Confidently leading the store in the Manager's absence.

Making balanced, flexible decisions and adapting well to change.

Coaching colleagues, giving feedback and role modelling great service.

Staying curious and seeking opportunities to serve our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.

Experience working in a team lead or management position in a fast-paced retail environment.

Be a strong role model with a passion for delivering great service and ensuring every customer's needs are met.

Build positive, long-lasting relationships to create an inclusive, supportive team environment.

A clear communicator, using a variety of methods to keep the team well informed.

A natural leader who motivates and inspires the team to deliver outstanding results.

Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.

It's part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we're proud to have been accredited as one of Britain's Top Employers again this year.

We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.

But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.

We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers

Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank Holidays)

Flexible working available from day one

10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on pay-day weekends, with a second card to share with family

Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body and life

Life cover worth five times your pay and an awardâ€'winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%

A range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares and cycle-to-work schemes

Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through life's key moments