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Shift Lead
Shift Lead
About the Role
Position: Full Time, Part Time or Job Share – 36.75 Hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Full-time equivalent salary: £27,709.50 per annum, Pension + 6.6 Weeks Holiday
- Location: B&Q Castlepoint
- Shift Pattern: Monday – Sunday
- Hours: 6am – 10pm (Keyholder position, early starts/latest finishes)
The Role: Why It Matters
This is a keyholder position, ensuring a safe working and shopping environment for millions of daily customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Being the heartbeat of the store—ensuring smooth operations.
- Aligning colleagues to "make every customer count" throughout each shift.
- Serving as the first point of contact for customers and staff.
- Prioritising store safety at all times.
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Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What’s Required From You
We’re seeking Shift Leads who embody the following:
- Customer-focused: Passionate about doing what’s right for them.
- Big-picture mindset: Energised by variety—preferring not to be confined to one area of the store.
- Safety-oriented: Spot compliance opportunities with a meticulous eye for detail.
- Team player: Enjoys engaging with colleagues and sharing motivation.
- Confident autonomy: Trusted to act swiftly on customer-related decisions.


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What We Offer
As part of our diverse team, you’ll belong in an environment that values inclusion and support.
Benefits Include:
- A competitive salary + award-winning pension scheme
- ShareSave options
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- Payroll giving
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff shopping discounts
- Wellbeing support and more.
For recruitment adjustments during the application/interview process, email recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk.
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