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Tesco Colleague - Southampton Witts Express
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Tesco Colleague - Southampton Witts Express
Tesco Store Colleague Role
About the Role
Our Tesco Colleague rate of pay starts from £13.28 an hour, rising to £14.55 for stores within the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.
It’s our policy to offer new colleagues a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week—though we also consider requests for fewer hours (down to a minimum of 12) if required.
Availability Window
Below are the periods you should be available to work each week:
| Day | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12:00:00 | 17:00:00 |
| Mon | 14:00:00 | 18:00:00 |
| Wed | 18:00:00 | 23:00:00 |
| Fri | 10:00:00 | 16:00:00 |
| Sat | 17:00:00 | 22:00:00 |
We’ll schedule your shifts within these times and provide 3 weeks’ notice of your scheduled hours. Flexibility is essential, so even if your availability closely matches these but not exactly, we’d still like to hear from you.
The Opportunity
What it’s like to work here
Customers are at the heart of everything we do. It takes diverse people to run a vibrant store—this role offers variety, challenges, and opportunities to grow. You’ll serve our shoppers with energy, work across the store, and be part of a connected team. Whether you want stability, flexibility, or career progression, this could be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Serving customers with passion and pride, every day.
- Developing knowledge of products and services to recommend effectively.
- Assisting in pick and replenishment areas as needed.
- Applying store training to maintain standards and customer service excellence.
- Decision-making: adhering to routines that meet customer needs at the right time.
- Engaging in seasonal, community, and charity events within the store.
- Understanding store performance targets (service, sales, waste reduction, and profit).
- Handling products carefully—ensuring quality and timely delivery to shoppers.
- Embracing Tesco’s values, fostering inclusivity, and representing our brand positively.
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Additional tasks may include receiving deliveries in-store.
Requirements
To excel in this role, you’ll need:
- A passion for delivering outstanding service—providing warm, personalised care.
- Strong commitment to innovation, taking initiative to enhance the customer experience.
- The ability to build rapport with customers and leave them delighted with their shopping trip.
- Teamwork and open communication, creating a positive environment and celebrating team successes.
- Punctuality and professionalism, embodying Tesco’s brand both in-store and throughout shifts.
What’s in it for you?
Compelling Benefits
- Holiday: 20 days (rising to 22 after 12 months), plus bank holidays and a personal day.
- Flexibility: Apply for flexible working from day one.
- Financial Savings:
- 10% off and 15% at payday weekends using your Colleague Clubcard (saving up to £2,000 annually).
- Shared card with family (outside your household).
- Wellbeing Support:
- Free access to mind, body, and life resources.
- Life Cover: Up to five times your pay in life cover.
- Pension: Award-winning scheme with 7.5% employer contributions.
- Choice Benefits: Customise what works for you: discounts, company shares, cycle-to-work schemes or more.
- Uniform & Policies: Fully supported for all life moments—big or small.
- Colleague Networks: Safe spaces for professionals of diverse backgrounds to connect.
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About Tesco
Our Vision & Purpose
We strive to be the favourite way for customers to shop—in-person or on-the-move—while being sustainable and responsible for communities and the planet. Our motto: "Serving... just a little better every day."
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Tesco is committed to making everyone feel welcome and represented at work. Whoever life has presented to you—our door is open for conversations about flexibility, inclusion, and support.
- Disability Confident Leader: Fully inclusive recruitment processes with access support available.
- Support for Life Changes: Whether it’s becoming a parent, nearing retirement, or adapting to personal needs, Tesco listens.
Important Notes
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Age Requirement: Tesco follows the school leaving age thresholds (which the link explains). However, you must be at least 18 to meet the standard criteria for this Store Colleague role.
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If your role involves early/late shifts or specific areas (e.g., warehouse, bakeries, delivery/driving), the age threshold may apply without exception.
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High Volume Application Notice: Due to high demand, roles may close earlier than advertised.
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Feedback: We can only comment on candidates who attend an interview.
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