Team Leader

asda; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 15%

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Stream pay app

Exclusive savings

Parental leave

Job summary

Asda in Newark is seeking a Team Leader to guide the day-to-day running of your department on afternoon shifts. You’ll lead by example, support colleagues, manage stock, and ensure customers receive the best possible service on the shop floor.

Working 36 hours per week on a permanent contract, you’ll collaborate with your manager to uphold high standards, motivate the team, and handle responsive problem-solving with a positive, organised approach.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in retail or customer-facing roles.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage stock and support new staff.
• Flexibility to work afternoons, weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the department.
• Support colleagues, ensure excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with store manager to maintain standards.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Stock management

Communication

Job description

Job Title

Team Leader

Location

Newark

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Afternoons

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£14.10

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

11 October 2026

As aTeam Leader, you’ll play a key role in leading the day-to-day running of your department. You’ll lead by example—supporting your colleagues, keeping things running smoothly, and making sure our customers receive the best possible service. Whether it’s helping to manage stock, supporting new starters, or stepping in to solve a problem, you’ll be a go-to person on the shop floor. You’ll work closely with your manager to deliver high standards and keep your team motivated and focused.

What makes a brilliant Team Leader:

• Customer-focused:You put customers first and help your team do the same.
• Supportive:You’re approachable, helpful, and always ready to lend a hand.
• Organised:You can juggle tasks, manage priorities, and keep things on track.
• Positive attitude:You bring energy and enthusiasm to every shift.
• Team player:You work well with others and help create a great place to work.
• Reliable:You take responsibility and follow through on what needs to be done.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience working in a retail or customer-facing environment.
• A willingness to take on responsibility and support others.
• Good communication skills and a can-do attitude.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user

• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover

• Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more.

• Company pension

• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support

• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated.

• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

• Colleague recognition programme

• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.