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Tesco Colleague - Martlesham Extra
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Tesco Colleague - Martlesham Extra
Store Associate – Part-Time
About the Role
Our Tesco Colleague role offers part-time opportunities with a starting pay of £13.28/hour (increasing to £14.55/hour for stores within the M25). Additional payments may apply depending on location.
We provide:
- A minimum of 16 guaranteed hours per week, with flexibility to reduce to 12 hours if preferred.
- 3 weeks’ notice for scheduled shifts.
Availability Window
You must be available to work during the following shifts:
| Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17:00:00 | 21:45:00 |
| Tue | 17:00:00 | 21:45:00 |
| Thu | 17:00:00 | 22:00:00 |
| Fri | 17:00:00 | 21:45:00 |
| Sat | 17:00:00 | 21:45:00 |
If your proposed availability aligns closely (but not perfectly) with these times, we would still welcome your application.
Customers are at the heart of everything we do. This is a hands-on role with varied and challenging tasks, perfect for committed and passionate individuals. As a Store Associate, you’ll:
- Serve customers with passion and pride, delivering a friendly, natural shopping experience.
- Be a passionate and knowledgeable advocate for our products and services.
- Work across the store, including service desks, picking, and replenishment.
- Apply training effectively to ensure safe, efficient operations and excellent customer service.
- Make customer-driven decisions and deliver duties that enhance service delivery and sales.
- Engage in seasonal, community, and charity events to foster a welcoming atmosphere.
- Hold a detailed understanding of your store’s performance, including waste reduction, shrink minimisation, and profit contribution.
- Handle products with care and attention to quality and condition.
- Be yourself and live our values, ensuring all customers feel welcome while adhering to company policies.
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Occasionally, you may also help with deliveries into the store.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service—smiling, engaging, and exceeding expectations.
- The ability to build strong rapport with customers, making sure they leave with a positive experience.
- Initiative and decision-making skills to resolve customer issues professionally.
- Strong teamwork and communication abilities, collaborating effectively with colleagues.
- Willingness to develop strong relationships and celebrate achievements as a team.
- Arrival on time, well-presented, and committed to representing Tesco’s brand ambassadors.
What’s in it for you?
Our colleague benefits make working with us even more rewarding:
- Holiday entitlement: Starts at 20 days (plus a Personal Day), increasing to 22 days after 12 months. Includes Bank Holidays.
- Flexible working: Available from day one of your role.
- Tesco Colleague Discounts:
- 10% off everyday products
- 15% at payday weekends
- Save up to £2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard
- Additional family card for a shareholder outside the home.
- Exclusive wellbeing support: Free access to resources for mental, physical, and financial health.
- Life insurance: Five times your salary in case of breakdown.
- Exceptional pension: With a matching contribution up to 7.5% of your pay.
- Personalised benefits: Choose from:
- Additional discounts
- Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g., cycle-to-work, destinations)
- Full uniform support: Provided for all work clothing requirements.
- Colleague networks: Inviting spaces for colleagues from diverse backgrounds to connect.
- Progress & development: Want to grow further? Explore career opportunities with us.
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For more details about benefits, visit our Colleague Hub.
About Us
Our Vision
To be every customer’s favourite way to shop, both online and in-store. Our purpose is to serve our customers, communities, and planet just a little better every day—with sustainability and responsibility at the core.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Tesco:
- Everyone is welcome, no matter their background or identity.
- We’re proud to be Disability Confident Leaders, committed to an accessible recruitment process.
- Flexibility is key: life-changing moments are acknowledged, and we welcome discussions on tailored working arrangements.
Flexible Working Policy
Life isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether adjusting after becoming a carer, a parent, or nearing retirement, we encourage conversations about how we can best support you.
Important Notes
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Age requirements:
- Tesco can only employ individuals who meet the school-leaver’s age for their country (check eligibility here).
- Roles with pre-6:15am or post-9:45pm shifts, or certain operational areas (warehouse, Finance, Bakery, etc.), require applicants to be at least 18.
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Role availability:
- Due to high applicant volumes, we may close roles prior to the advertised end date. Personalised feedback will be shared only with interviewed candidates.
For more about Tesco and what we offer, visit www.tescoplc.com.
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