Tesco
Tesco Colleague - London Rd Soton Express - Over 18
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Tesco Colleague - London Rd Soton Express - Over 18
Store Floor Colleague – North durftein Area (Warehouses, Beers, Wines and Spirits, Counters, Bakery or Driving Roles)
About the Role
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Availability Window 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.
You will receive:
- A minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, though flexible hours (to a minimum of 12) are also available if preferred.
Availability Schedule:
- Sun: 05:30 to 13:30
- Wed: 14:00 to 22:00
- Sat: 05:30 to 13:30
Shifts will be scheduled within these windows, with 3 weeks' notice of your shifts. Flexible availability within or near these times is welcomed.
For detailed information about flexibility and scheduling, click here.
- Why the Role Excites Colleagues
- Every day is different, with plenty of variety in responsibilities.
- A committed role, full of challenges for those who thrive in dynamic environments.
- You’ll help serve customers, work with a team, and develop skills that grow your career.
- Opportunities to progress and interact with great people from diverse backgrounds.
- Be part of a role suits those seeking stability, flexibility, or career progression.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
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Deliver exceptional service to customers:
- Know your customers and serve them with passion and care.
- Be passionate and well-informed about your store’s products and services.
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Contribute across the store:
- Work in service desks, picking/packing stations, and replenishment areas as required.
- Apply safety and efficiency training to serve customers effectively.
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Make decisions that prioritise customers:
- Execute service routines at the right time to align with customer needs.
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Engage with the community:
- Participate in seasonal community and charity events to promote inclusivity.
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Drive performance and efficiency:
- Understand your store’s performance to improve service, sales, reduce waste, and contribute to profits.
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Maintain product care:
- Handle products responsibly to ensure quality and freshness.
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Live Tesco’s values:
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
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Participate in deliveries where necessary, being prepared to handle loads appropriately.
What You’ll Need
Must have:
- A committed attitude to providing excellent customer service, with a focus on friendliness and progress.
- The ability to build strong relationships with customers, ensuring they leave happy and satisfied.
- Decision-making skills to act from a customer-focused perspective.
Desirable traits:
- Strong team player: effective communication, mutual support, and fun collaboration.
- Personal accountability for being punctual, well-presented, and customer-ready.
- Discretion and adaptability to support a dynamic work environment.
What’s in It for You?
Core Benefits
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Paid Time Off:
- Start at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (excluding Bank Holidays).
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Flexibility:
- Request flexible working from day one.
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Discounts:
- 10% off shopping, and 15% at payday weekends with a Colleague Clubcard, saving up to £2,000 a year.
- Additional discount cards are available for family outside your household.
Support & Wellbeing
- Free access to wellbeing services with support for mental health, physical health, and other lifestyle goals.
Pension & Life Cover
- Life cover valued at 5x your annual pay.
- Award-winning pension plan with higher contributions up to 7.5% automatically matched by Tesco.
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Recognition of Talent
- Choose from benefits that suit you, from discounts and share schemes to cycle-to-work schemes.
Role-Specific Support
- Uniform provided for workday needs, along with relevant workplace policies.
- Access to a diverse network where colleagues can connect and share experiences.
About Us
At Tesco, driving sustainable customer-centric solutions is our core purpose. We aim to be “every customer’s favourite way to shop” by ensuring a harmonious relationship between our services, communities, and the planet.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): At Tesco, we value everyone’s uniqueness, whether from different backgrounds or experiences. Our motto: “Everyone’s Welcome”.
Flexible Working Support: We adapt to your life stage. Whether you’re at the beginning, raising a family, carer, near retirement, or anything in between, we’re here to support your career journey.
- Disability Confident Leader - We ensure accessible recruitment processes through supportive resources.
For disability-related recruitment assistance, click here.
Important Policies
⚠ Age Eligibility:
- Must allow individuals older than school leaver age. For further guidance, visit age eligibility here.
- As of recruitment guidelines, candidates must be over 18 if any role involves working before 6:15 AM, after 9:45 PM, or in job-specific areas like warehouses, beers, wines, and spirits, bakery counters, or driving deliveries.
Closing Note
For more information about Tesco, visit our website.
For more detail about available benefits, click here.
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