Tesco Shift Leader - Nights - Chorley Extra

ENGINEERINGUK; Chorley; On-site; GBP 17,865,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Holiday pay

Clubcard discounts

Pension

Life cover

Wellbeing services

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco is seeking a Night Shift Leader in Chorley to guide a store team through busy night retail shifts. You will supervise operations, help colleagues deliver outstanding service, and resolve issues to keep the store running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have prior team leadership in retail, strong communication, and a customer-first mindset. Nights include a 16-hour minimum commitment with additional night premium; flexibility and inclusivity are valued at Tesco.

Qualifications

• Experience in a team lead or management position in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to be a strong role model and deliver great service.
• Clear communicator using various methods to keep the team informed.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team to deliver a great customer experience in-store.
• Work across store areas and with colleagues; be the go-to person for daily queries.
• Build positive, inclusive relationships to help colleagues perform at their best.
• Confidently lead the store in the Manager's absence.
• Make balanced, flexible decisions and adapt to change.
• Coach colleagues, give feedback, and model great service.
• Stay curious and seek opportunities to serve customers, communities, and planet better.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team building

Job description

Tesco Shift Leader - Nights - Chorley Extra

Employer Tesco Location Chorley, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Salary Competitive Closing date 4 Oct 2026

About the role

Availability Window Days From time To time Wed 22:00:00 03:00:00 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.

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

You will need

• 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.

What's in it for you?

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

About Us

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. Talk to us during your application about how we can support you.We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader, and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.

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