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Tesco Colleague - Kirkwall
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Tesco Colleague - Kirkwall
Tesco Store Colleague Availability and Role Details
About the Role
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic colleagues who share our commitment to serving customers with pride.
Availability Window
| Days | From Time | To Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13:00 | 22:00 |
| Tue | 16:00 | 22:00 |
| Sat | 13:00 | 22:00 |
Your shifts will be scheduled within these times, with 3 weeks’ notice. Full flexibility is welcomed if your available times closely align, even if not entirely matching the specified windows.
Pay & Hours
- Base Pay: Starting at £13.28/hour (increases to £14.55/hour for stores within the M25).
- Additional Payments: Location-based supplementary payments may apply.
- Hours: Minimum guaranteed 16 hours/week (flexible down to 12 hours if preferred).
Responsibilities
As a Tesco Store Colleague, you will:
- Deliver exceptional service: Fully engage with customers, offering warm, friendly attention and genuine care.
- Product expertise: Build deep knowledge of the items and services available in your store.
- Omni-Channel Support: Work across service, picking, and replenishment areas as required.
- Safely & effectively operationalise training: Apply on-the-job drills to meet safety and customer satisfaction goals.
- Decision-making: Prioritise customer-critical decisions and maintain efficient store routines (e.g., sales targets and operational scheduling).
- Engage in community: Support seasonal or charity events to foster inclusivity.
In some cases, you may also be required to manage deliveries into the store.
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Requirements
We’re looking for:
- Customer-first passion: Those committed to delivering extraordinary service.
- Relationship-building: Honest, great rapport with shoppers that makes them feel valued.
- Ownership mindset: Independence in making the right choices for customers.
- Team collaboration: Proactive communication and commitment to camaraderie.
- Punctuality & professionalism: On-time, well-presented, and able to represent our brand with confidence.
Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Paid Holiday | Starts at 20 days + 1 personal day, rising to 22 days + Bank Holidays after 12 months. |
| Flexible Working | Request considered from day one. |
| Tesco Clubcard Discounts | 10% off retail purchases; bonus 15% at summer payday weekends. |
| Wellbeing Support | Free access to mental, physical, and lifestyle resources. |
| Life Insurance | Up to 5x salary in an entrenched life cover. |
| Pension Scheme | Award-winning pension with 7.5% employer match. |
| Discounts & Benefits | Personalised selections—e.g. cycle to work schemes or financial/ వ్యర్థ reductions. |
| Uniform Coverage | Provided along with policies supporting home and work balance. |
| Colleague Networks | Inclusive group forums for diverse backgrounds (find out more). |
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About Tesco
Our Purpose: "Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day."
Core Values
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): We celebrate whoever you are.
- Everyone’s Welcome: Representation is a priority at all levels and stations of our retail network.
- Flexible Support: We respect diverse life situations (career growth, parenthood, retirement, disability).
Accreditation: We hold Disability Confident Leader status and offer adjustments for accessible recruitment (click here for further details).
Important Notes
- School Leaver Age: Tesco only recruits those who must have legally stopped schooling.
- 18+ Restrictions: Roles involving hours before 6:15 AM, after 9:45 PM, or areas like warehouse/bakery require age +/- 18, subject to country-specific rules.
- Feedback: Applications closed early for some high-volume roles; there may be no response for those not invited to interview.
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