Tesco
Tesco Shift Leader - Days - Braintree Coggeshall Express
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About the Role Tesco is looking for a Shift Lead role to support the team and ensure a great shopping experience for all customers. If you love leadership, challenging environments and meeting new people, here's your opportunity to develop and grow within a diverse and inspiring team.
Availability Window Due to proximity and operational needs, we require availability between 14:30 and 23:00 on:
- Sunday: 14:30:00 - 23:00:00
- Friday: 14:30:00 - 23:00:00
Key Details
- Pay per Hour: Starts at £15.59, rising to £16.86 within M25 locations. Some stores might offer additional payments.
- Hours: Guaranteed minimum is 16 hours per week, with options from 12 hours.
- Schedule Notice: Shifts scheduled within your availability windows, with at least 3 weeks’ notice. Priority given as availability aligns with requirements.
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be 18 or older.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team to provide a superior customer experience in-store.
- Operate seamlessly across all store areas and ensure colleagues feel supported and informed.
- Build a positive, inclusive team culture.
- Confidently manage daily store operations in the Manager’s absence.
- Make flexible decisions quickly, and adapt to changes with ease.
- Focus on coaching colleagues, giving constructive feedback, and setting the example for exceptional service.
- Constantly seek improvement in serving customers, the community, and the environment.
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Requirements
- Minimum Age: You must be 18 years or older to apply.
- Leadership Experience: Seek support with collaboration in team lead or management positions within fast-paced retail.
- Commitment to great service and smart customer care.
- Prioritise well-established positive relationships to create an inclusive and supportive team environment.
- Effective communication, being transparent with multiple tools to inform the team.
- Natural leadership to keep the team motivated and focused on outstanding performance.
Benefits
Adding to the motivation-inducing working experience:
- Holiday: 20 days + 1 personal day, increasing to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank Holidays).
- Flexible working available immediately upon starting the role.
- Discounts: 10% with Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on payday weekends, with additional discounts shared via a family card.
- Well-being Resources: Free services to support physical, mental health, and overall life satisfaction.
- Life Cover: Worth 5 times your salary.
- Pension: Award-winning scheme with employer matches up to 7.5%.
- Choice of benefits, such as discounts, shares, and cycle-to-work schemes.
- Uniforms provided along with support policies for key life milestones.
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About Us
Tesco’s vision is to be the preferred choice for every customer. With a commitment to sustainability, transparency, and inclusion, we aim to improve our service to customers, communities, and the planet holistically.
Tesco is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aspiring for a workplace where all individuals can be themselves and feel represented. Initiatives like Everyone’s Welcome underscore this initiative.
Thanks to our Disability Confident Leader accreditation, we ensure an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. More information about offered support can be accessed here.
We always value conversations about flexible working—speak with us throughout your application process regarding any needed accommodations.
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