Tesco Shift Leader - Nights - Sleaford Superstore

Tesco; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Job summary

Tesco is seeking a Night Shift Lead to guide a busy store team in a fast-paced retail environment. You will lead across store areas, coach colleagues, and be the go-to person for daily operational queries, including stepping in for the Manager when needed.

Applicants should be strong leaders with a passion for customer service; availability during night hours is essential, and you will be part of an inclusive team focused on serving customers and the community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to coach and develop colleagues to deliver great service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver a great customer experience in-store.
• Work across all store areas and with colleagues on day-to-day queries.
• Build positive, inclusive relationships to support colleagues.
• Confidently lead the store in the Manager's absence.
• Make balanced, flexible decisions and adapt to change.
• Coach colleagues, give feedback and role-model great service.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Availability Window

• Sun: 22:00:00 - 07:00:00
• 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
• 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.

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,