Tesco
Tesco Colleague - Chorley Extra
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Tesco Colleague - Chorley Extra
About the Role
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Availability Window
Days From time To time
Sun 08:00:00 17:00:00
Thu 08:00:00 17:00:00
Fri 08:00:00 17:00:00
Sat 08:00:00 17:00:00
Our Tesco Colleague pay starts from £13.28 an hour, increasing to £14.55 for stores within the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.
It is our policy to offer 16 guaranteed hours each week to new colleagues, but if you wish to work fewer hours (a minimum of 12), we have opportunities for this too. Details of the availability windows, within which we will schedule your shifts, are provided above. We provide 3 weeks' notice for your scheduled shifts. While we look for near-match availability, we welcome candidates with flexible availability near the advertised times.
Overview
Customers are at the heart of everything we do. This role for doers is full of variety, presenting both challenges and excitement in day-to-day operations. As a Tesco Colleague, you will help serve our shoppers better, meet great people, and be part of a diverse, inclusive team. Whether you seek stability, flexibility, or career progression, this role offers it all.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Serving customers with passion – knowing your customers and delivering great natural service.
- Product expertise – being passionate and knowledgeable about products and services in your store.
- Store-wide support – assisting in service, picking, and replenishment areas as required.
- Safety and effectiveness – putting received training into practice to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality customer service.
- Decision-making – making customer-focused decisions and delivering routines that meet customer needs.
- Community engagement – participating in seasonal, community, and charity events to create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Store performance knowledge – understanding store metrics and contributing to service improvement, waste reduction, and profit growth.
- Product care – handling products carefully to maintain quality and ensure they reach customers in optimal condition.
- Being yourself – living Tesco values, welcoming everyone, and adhering to store policies.
- Delivery handling – accepting store deliveries when required.
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Requirements
Essential criteria:
- A passion for delivering exceptional service, greeting customers with enthusiasm, and serving them with pride.
- The ability to build strong rapport with customers to ensure a great shopping experience.
- Initiative and decision-making skills focused on customer satisfaction.
- Strong teamwork to communicate openly and contribute to a collaborative team spirit.
- Excellent relationship-building skills to foster a welcoming environment and celebrate success.
- Consistency in being punctual, well-presented, and a brand ambassador for Tesco.
What’s in It for You?
- Holiday entitlement – Starts at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months of service (including bank holidays).
- Flexible working – Request flexible arrangements from day one.
- Discounts & Savings:
- 10% off with 15% at payday weekends using your Colleague Clubcard; an additional family card available to share.
- Save up to £2,000 per year.
- Wellbeing Support – Access to free services supporting your mind, body, and life.
- Insurance & Retirement:
- Life cover amounting to 5 times your annual pay.
- An award-winning pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7.5%.
- Customisable Benefits – Choose what suits you: discounts, shares, or cycle-to-work schemes, among others.
- Uniform & Policies – Full uniform provided along with support for life’s diverse moments.
- Colleague Networks – Community groups for colleagues from varied backgrounds to connect; find out more here.
- Access to Additional Benefits – Full benefits overview for colleagues.
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About Us
At Tesco, our vision is to become every customer’s favourite shopping choice, balancing in-store and digital experiences while fulfilling our core purpose: Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.
Our commitment extends beyond transactions: we aim to be a responsible and sustainable business, investing in an inclusive culture for all stakeholders.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Tesco fosters a workplace where Everyone is Welcome. No matter who you are or your background, we encourage you to bring your authentic self to work. We want you to feel represented and valued.
Flexibility & Support
Life’s journey is different for everyone. Whether you’re starting your career, balancing work with parenthood, nearing retirement, or navigating other life transitions, we welcome those conversations. We offer supportive discussions around flexible working and aspire to foster an inclusive environment.
Disability Confidence Commitment
Tesco is an accredited Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to offering a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you or someone you support requires accessibility support, get in touch for further details.
Important Notes
- Employment Age Requirement: Tesco will only recruit individuals who have passed the school-leaving age, as defined in your local jurisdiction. For your country’s age reference, see here.
- Age Mandates by Role: Applying over 18 is required only if working before 6:15 am, after 9:45 pm, or in specific areas such as warehouses, beers, wines & spirits, counters, bakery, or driving roles.
- Recruitment Process: If we receive a high volume of applications, roles may close earlier than advertised. Individual feedback will only be provided to interviewed candidates.
- More About Us: Visit Tesco Plc website for additional information.
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