Tesco
Tesco Colleague - Wigan Hindley Extra
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Tesco Colleague - Wigan Hindley Extra
Teams Sales Assistant
About the Role
Our Colleague rate of pay starts from £13.28 an hour, increasing to £14.55 for stores within the M25. Additional payments may apply depending on location.
It is our policy to offer new colleagues joining us a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week; however, we also support reduced hours (minimum 12).
This role operates on the following availability window:
| Days | From Time | To Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 08:00:00 | 20:00:00 |
| Sat | 08:00:00 | 20:00:00 |
We will schedule your shifts within these times and provide 3 weeks' notice of your schedule. If your availability closely matches but not exactly with these times, we would still like to hear from you.
Customers are at the heart of everything we do. This is a dynamic role for committed individuals, offering daily challenges and opportunities to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Serving customers with passion and pride by:
- Providing natural, compassionate service to every customer
- Having in-depth product and service knowledge
- Working across all areas of the store (service, picking, replenishment)
- Implementing training to ensure safe, effective operations
- Decision-making to serve customers’ needs optimally
- Participating in seasonal, community, and charity events
- Monitoring store performance (service, sales, waste reduction, quality)
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- Ensuring excellence in all tasks, including:
- Handling products with care to maintain quality
- Upholding the company’s policies and values
- Representing Tesco with authenticity and inclusivity
- Accepting deliveries as required
Requirements
- Passion for customer service and a commitment to exceeding expectations
- Ability to build rapport with customers, ensuring a memorable shopping experience
- Initiative and problem-solving skills
- Strong teamwork, communication, and radius spirit
- Commitment to punctuality, professionalism, and brand representation
PLEASE NOTE: You must be over 18 to apply for this role.
Benefits
Work Environment & Support
- Holiday: 20 days (plus one personal day), rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus bank holidays)
- Flexible working available from day one
Financial Perks & Savings
- 10% discount (15% on payday weekends) via Colleague Clubcard
- Save up to £2,000 per year, with a second free card for a family member
- Free wellbeing support, covering mental health, physical health, and lifestyle guidance
- Life cover of five times your salary
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 7.5% matching contributions
- Choice of multiple benefits, including discounts, shares, bike-to-work schemes
Equality, Diversity & Support
- Uniform provided for all colleagues
- A positive, inclusive environment where everyone is welcome at Tesco
- Colleague networks to connect with peers from diverse backgrounds
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Support Throughout Your Career
- Flexible working options for personal or lifestyle needs (e.g., parenting, career changes)
- Access to DEX enrolment (disability confidence) and tailored support during recruitment
About Tesco
Our purpose: "Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day."
We aim to be every customer’s preferred way to shop, whether in-store or digitally. Our commitment includes:
- Sustainability – Acting responsibly for stakeholders, communities, and the planet
- Diversity & Inclusion – Ensuring everyone is welcome regardless of background
- Flexibility – Supporting colleagues through every life stage (e.g., parenthood, retirement, career transitions)
Important Notice
Tesco adheres to UK school leaver age rules (currently 16+ but with exceptions for roles requiring pre-6:15 am or post-9:45 pm shifts). Minimum age is 18 for qualifying roles (e.g., warehouse, delivery, night shifts).
For high-volume roles, posting may close before the advertised end date to process applications fairly. Interview discussions will only include those called for selection.
For more details, visit: www.tescoplc.com
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