Tesco Shift Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague Clubcard discount 10% (rises

Discount on pay-day weekends 15%

Wellbeing services

Life cover up to 5x pay

Pension with matching up to 7.5%

Discounts, shares, cycle-to-work

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco PLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Shift Lead to oversee daily store operations and lead the team to deliver excellent customer service. The role involves working across store areas, supporting colleagues, and stepping in for the store manager when needed.

Flexible working is available from day one, with shifts scheduled in advance. A strong focus on teamwork, inclusivity, and delivering value to customers and the local community is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Be a strong role model with a passion for delivering great service.
• Build positive, long-lasting relationships to create an inclusive team environment.
• Clear communicator, using varied methods to keep the team informed.
• Natural leader who motivates the team to deliver outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver a great in-store customer experience.
• Work across all store areas and with all colleagues on daily queries.
• Build positive relationships to support colleagues’ performance.
• Confidently lead the store in the Manager’s absence.
• Make balanced, flexible decisions and adapt to change.
• Coach colleagues, provide feedback and model great service.
• Strive to serve customers, communities and the planet daily.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Flexible working available from day one.

• 10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on payâ€'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 cycleâ€'toâ€'work schemes.
• Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through life†s key moments.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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, longâ€'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's vision is to be every customer’s favourite way to shop. Our purpose is to serve customers, communities and the planet a little better every day by acting responsibly and sustainably.

We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves, Everyone's Welcome.

We also understand that life varies for each of us, so we’re always open to conversations about flexible working.

We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader, and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.