Tesco
Tesco Colleague - Dumfries Extra Nights
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About the Role
Our Tesco Colleague rate starts at £13.28/hour, rising to £14.55/hour for stores within the M25. Additional location-based payments may apply.
We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week for all new colleagues, with opportunities to work as little as 12 hours if preferred.
(Availability Window) We can schedule shifts within these times:
- Sun: 22:00 - 07:00
- Fri: 22:00 - 07:00
- Sat: 22:00 - 07:00
You’ll receive 3 weeks’ notice of your shifts.
What We Ask
Days you must be available:
| Day | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 22:00:00 | 07:00:00 |
| Friday | 22:00:00 | 07:00:00 |
| Saturday | 22:00:00 | 07:00:00 |
Flexibility Note: If your availability closely aligns but isn’t exact, we’ll still consider you.
Customers lie at the heart of our work, making this a role for proactive team players. You’ll face varied, exciting challenges and contribute daily to serving great shopping experiences.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for:
- Delivering exceptional service: Nurture genuine connections with customers, always reflecting Tesco’s values with passion and pride.
- Product expertise: Master our store’s range—ensuring knowledge about services and products.
- Versatile work: Support across key areas like cash registers, picking/replenishment, and frontline customer service.
- Training & safety: Apply safety training efficiently and advocate best practices daily.
- Inclusivity: Engage with seasonal events, community causes, and charity work to foster a welcoming environment.
- Performance focus: Understand your store’s goals—aiming for profit, reduced waste, and sales improvement.
- Product handling: Care for stock quality to guarantee customers receive items in top condition.
- Customer-driven decisions: Adjust routines as needed to meet customer demands.
- Embrace our values: Reflect Tesco’s purpose by being professional, supportive, and aligning with our policies.
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Occasionally, you may be required to assist with store deliveries.
Key Requirements
You must have:
✔ Service focus – Commitment to delivering outstanding experiences and welcoming customers with warmth. ✔ Relationship-building – Excel at rapport-building to leave customers satisfied and enthusiastic. ✔ Customer-centric mindset – Think on your feet, making decisions that prioritise customers’ needs. ✔ Teamwork spirit – Collaborate openly, communicating clearly and uplifting colleagues. ✔ Team-building – Promote camaraderie, celebrate successes, and maintain a positive workplace culture. ✔ Attention to detail – Arrive punctual, professional, and ready to champion the Tesco brand.
Legal Note:
- You must be over 18 to apply.
What You Get in Return
Core Benefits
- Holiday entitlement: Start with 20 days, increasing to 22 days after 12 months (including Bank Holidays).
- Flexible working: Apply from day one.
- Customer Discounts:
- 10% to 15% weekly on select Tesco products (via Colleague Clubcard).
- Free 15% discount on Payday & Bank Holiday weekends (savings could exceed £2,000/year), extendable to family members via Clubcard.
- Wellbeing Support: Free services for mental, physical, and daily-life health.
- Financial Security:
- Life assurance: Five times your salary.
- Award-winning pensions: Employer contributions up to 7.5%.
- Choice of additional benefits: Pick from discounts (competitive deals), stock bonuses, gently used vehicle programmes, or healthcare options.
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Extras
- Free uniform for store roles.
- Supportive policies to help balance work and life events.
Access to Colleague Networks
A dedicated space for exploring interests—connect with like-minded colleagues for connection, advice and empowerment.
Who We Are & Why It Matters
Our Vision
Serve as every customer’s favourite shop, demonstrating exceptional partnership as we thrive for:
- Customers
- Communities
- The planet
We celebrate "Serving" as more than just transactions—it’s about journey and making a positive impact.
Culture & Belonging
At Tesco, diversity, equity and inclusion are always celebrated actively. Your uniqueness is embraced—no one is left out. Our motto: Everyone’s Welcome.
Life varies for all, so we encourage early discussions about flexible working to adapt to your needs. Whether it’s starting your career, planning parenthood, nearing retirement, or more, we’re here to support you.
Commitment to Inclusivity
Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader, we continuously work to create an accessible recruitment process.
Important Notes
⚠️ Age Restriction: You may only apply as a full-time employee for roles involving work:
- Before 06:15 AM or after 09:45 PM
- In back-of-store areas like:
- Warehousing
- Beers, wines, and spirits counters
- Bakery
- Deliveries
⚠️ Application Management: High applicant volumes may result in premature role closures. Interviews ensure only those selected receive feedback.
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