Tesco Shift Leader - Nights - Greenfield Superstore

Tesco PLC; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 20 days + personal day

Flexible working from day one

Colleague Clubcard discount

Wellbeing services

Life cover & pension

Discounts & cycle-to-work schemes

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco PLC is seeking a Night Shift Lead to guide a store team through the late hours and ensure a great customer experience in-store. You’ll coordinate daily operations, respond quickly to issues, and model outstanding service while maintaining store standards.

Successful candidates will have prior team leadership in retail, flexibility for night shifts, and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. This role offers weekly hours, competitive pay, and store-based benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to coach colleagues and model great service.
• Clear communication and ability to keep the team informed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver a great experience for customers in-store.
• Work across store areas, acting as go-to person for daily queries.
• Build inclusive relationships to help colleagues perform at their best.
• Lead the store in the Manager's absence.
• Make balanced decisions and adapt to change.
• Coach colleagues, give feedback, and role-model service.
• Seek opportunities to serve customers, communities, and planet better.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Job description

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.

Availability Window

Mon 22:00:00 07:00:00

Tue 22:00:00 07:00:00

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 07:45:00

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.

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'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