Tesco Shift Leader - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 20 days

Flexible working

Colleague Clubcard discount

Wellbeing services

Life cover

Pension with employer contributions

Cycle-to-work

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco PLC in Greater London is seeking a Night Shift Lead to manage a in-store team and ensure a great customer experience during late hours. You will coordinate tasks, train colleagues, and handle day-to-day queries, keeping the store running smoothly.

This role offers guaranteed hours, a night premium, and opportunities for progression within our UK stores. Flexible hours and a welcoming, inclusive team culture are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong service mindset with ability to guide colleagues.
• Clear communication and ability to inform the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver a great in-store experience.
• Operate across all store areas and handle day-to-day queries.
• Coach colleagues and model excellent service.
• Lead the store in the Manager's absence.
• Make flexible, balanced decisions and adapt to change.
• Foster inclusive relationships to support the team.
• Seek opportunities to improve customer, community and planet impact.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Availability Window

• Days From time To time
• Sun 18:00:00 03:00:00
• Wed 22:00:00 07:00:00
• Thu 22:00:00 07:00:00
• Fri 22:00:00 07:00:00
• Sat 22:00:00 07:00:00

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 Night pay starts at £15.59 per hour, rising to £16.86 in stores within the M25. For all hours worked between midnight and 6am you will receive an additional night premium of £2.35 per hour worked. 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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'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.

Benefits

• 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 award-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