Lidl GB
Retail Shift Manager
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Retail Shift Manager
Retail Shift Manager – Lidl
£15.45 - £15.95 per hour | 35+ hour contract | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave
About the Role
Use your leadership skills to help Lidl maintain its high standards day after day.
As a Retail Shift Manager, you’ll be responsible for keeping a fast-paced, bustling store running smoothly. Here, you’ll:
- Motivate and develop your team, championing our Leadership and Company Principles
- Solve problems swiftly, delegate tasks and ensure well-coordinated operations
- Handle cash processes, stock management and freshness controls to deliver a seamless experience
- Uphold excellent customer service every time a customer visits
This hands-on role offers clear leadership opportunities, helping you progress and build a rewarding career. You’ll earn competitive pay, with extra earnings for bank holidays and night shifts:
- £2.00/hour for bank holiday work
- £3.50/hour for night shifts
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Key Responsibilities
- Motivate and guide your team, integrating Lidl’s Leadership and Company Principles
- Resolve issues efficiently and delegate tasks to maintain shop floor productivity
- Foster a collaborative, supportive culture where colleagues can thrive together
- Cover operations as acting manager in the absence of the Store Manager or Deputy Store Manager
- Oversee food freshness, cashiering, inventory and stock rotation for smooth-running shifts
- Deliver exceptional customer experiences with a personal, high-quality touch
Requirements
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment, achieving targets
- Strong delegation and motivational skills to empower your staff
- A calm, patient and professional approach, even under pressure
- Passion for retail and a commitment to your role within the Store Team
- A proactive, growth-mindset attitude, helping colleagues and operations progress
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Benefits
- 30–35 days holiday (pro rata)
- 10% storewide discount on your purchases
- Enhanced family leave
- Company pension scheme
- Long service awards for commitment
- Additional perks specially selected to support your lifestyle outside work
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Lidl values diversity, equity and inclusion—we actively welcome and celebrate applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to be part of an fair, progressive and welcoming workplace where your talents matter.
Ready to thrive in retail leadership? Discover where you fit at Lidl—apply today.
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