Tesco
Tesco Colleague - Devonport Plymth Express
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Store Associate
About the Role
Our Tesco Colleague rate of pay starts from £13.28 an hour; this increases to £14.55 for stores within the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.
It is our policy to offer new colleagues joining us a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, but if you would like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 12), opportunities are available.
Below is theavailability window for this role:
Availability Window
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Sunday
- From: 05:30
- To: 13:15
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Tuesday
- From: 09:00
- To: 14:45
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Wednesday
- From: 09:00
- To: 14:45
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Friday
- From: 18:30
- To: 23:15
We will schedule your contracted hours within these times, with 3 weeks’ notice of your exact shifts. We welcome colleagues who can closely match these availability windows—other flexible options may be considered.
Customers are at the heart of everything we do. This is a committed but exciting role with variety and challenges every day.
As a Store Associate, you’ll:
- Help serve our customers better every day.
- Meet diverse, welcoming colleagues and progress your career.
- Balance stability with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Serving customers with passion and pride, delivering outstanding natural service.
- Being passionate and knowledgeable about the products and services within your store.
- Working across departments, including service, picking, and replenishment areas as needed.
- Applying training safety protocols to ensure effective store operations and exceptional customer service.
- Making customer-focused decisions and executing routines to meet customer needs, reduce waste, and drive sales.
- Engaging in seasonal, community, and charity events to create an inclusive atmosphere.
- Understanding and improving store performance, minimising shrink and waste, and maximising profit.
- Handling products carefully to maintain freshness and quality.
- Embracing Tesco’s values, fostering inclusivity, and aligning with company policies.
- Potentially assisting with deliveries into the store.
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Requirements
- A genuine passion for delivering great service, greeting customers warmly and making them feel valued.
- The ability to build strong customer rapport, ensuring a delightful shopping experience.
- Committing to customer-first decision-making and initiative in-store.
- Strong teamwork skills and excellent communication.
- Building positive colleague relationships to create team spirit.
- Reliability: punctuality, professionalism, and brand advocacy.
- Willingness to express yourself authentically and embody Tesco’s values.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance & Support
- Holiday: 20 days + 1 personal day (22 days after 12 months) plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working from day one.
Financial Perks
- Colleague Clubcard discounts:
- 10% general discount
- 15% over payday weekends (potentially saving up to £2,000 per year)
- Additional card to share with a family member outside your home.
Wellbeing & Security
- Free, wellbeing support services, including mental health and life coaching.
- Life cover valued at five times your pay and an award-winning pension scheme (with matching contributions of up to 7.5%).
Personalisation
- Choose from various perks: cycle to work schemes, shares, discounts—whatever suits you.
Uniform & Support
- Store uniform provided to help you look and feel your best.
- Policies supporting all of life’s important moments.
Colleague Networks
- Underrepresented colleagues can engage in supporting networks (via network linking info).
- Requests for accessibility support included during recruitment further information.
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About Us: Our Purpose & Commitment
Our vision: To become every customer’s favourite place to shop—whether shopping at home or on the go. Our core purpose is: "Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day."
Tesco’s Vision prioritises ethical transactions, responsible business practices, community welfare, and environmental sustainability—because serving means more than just selling.
Upfront, we’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We aim for an environment where **everyone feels valued and represented:
-"Everyone’s Welcome” is more than a tagline—it’s our foundational belief.
- Life priority conversations matter. Whether you’re nearing retirement, haven’t started your career, are adapting to parenthood, or aiming for a “constant balance”—let’s talk about flexible working arrangements throughout your application.
More About Our Commitment
- Accredited Disability Confident Leader: We provide a fully accessible recruitment process. Further accessibility support information.
- Applicants must meet the United Kingdom’s school-leaver age requirements. Find out your country’s age threshold.
Special Notes
- Only candidates over 18 qualify here if the role including morning hours before 6:15 AM, late shifts after 9:45 PM, or operational roles (e.g., warehouses, beers/wines/spirits counters, bakery, or driving).
- Job listings may be closed earlier on rare occasions where we contend with high application ratios. Feedback is limited to interview invitees only due to volume.
For more information about Tesco, visit our website: www.tescoplc.com.
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