Tesco Shift Leader - Nights - Saffron Walden Superstore

Tesco Retail; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Retail in the United Kingdom is seeking a Night Shift Lead to supervise store operations and ensure a high standard of customer service throughout the night shift.

You will coordinate the team, manage availability windows, and lead the store in the Manager's absence, with competitive night rates and a minimum weekly hours commitment. This role offers opportunities for growth within a large, inclusive retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong role modelling of excellent service and customer focus.
• Clear verbal and written communication to keep the team informed.
• Natural leadership with ability to motivate and inspire results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store team to deliver a great in-store customer experience.
• Work across all store areas and support colleagues with day-to-day queries.
• Build positive, inclusive relationships to help colleagues perform at their best.
• Act as the go-to person 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 and communities.

Skills

Team leadership

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Availability Window

Days From time To time Sun 22:00:00 07:30:00 Mon 22:00:00 08:00:00 Tue 22:00:00 07:30:00

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.

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.

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,