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Tesco Shift Leader - Days - Cavalier Way Express
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Tesco Shift Lead
About the Role
Customers are at the centre of everything we do. Working in our stores means variety, teamwork, and plenty of daily challenges. You’ll meet great people, learn new skills, and be part of an inclusive team. Whether you want stability, flexibility, or a chance to grow your career, this role could be a great fit.
Tesco Shift Lead pay starts at £15.59 per hour, rising to £16.86 in stores within the M25. Some locations may offer additional payments. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week, though roles from 12 hours are also available.
Availability Windows
| Days | From Time | To Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18:00:00 | 23:00:00 |
| Mon | 18:00:00 | 23:00:00 |
| Fri | 09:00:00 | 15:00:00 |
Your contracted hours will be scheduled within the availability windows shown, with at least 3 weeks’ notice of your shifts. If your availability is close to what we’re looking for, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: you need to be 18 or over to apply for this role.
Responsibilities
- Leading the team to deliver a great experience for customers in-store
- Working across all areas of the store and with all colleagues, being the go-to person for day-to-day operational queries
- Building positive, inclusive relationships that help colleagues perform at their best
- Confidently leading the store in the Manager’s absence
- Making balanced, flexible decisions and adapting well to change
- Coaching colleagues, giving feedback, and role modelling great service
- Staying curious and seeking opportunities to serve our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day
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Requirements
- Must be over 18 for this role
- Prefer experience working in a team lead or management position in a fast-paced retail environment
- Act as a strong role model with a passion for delivering great service
- Must ensure every customer’s needs are met
- Build positive, long-lasting relationships to create an inclusive and supportive team environment
- Excellent communication skills—able to keep the team well informed through various methods
- Display natural leadership, motivating and inspiring the team to deliver outstanding results
Benefits
- Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank Holidays)
- Flexible working available from day one
- 10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on pay-day weekends, with a second card to share with family
- Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body, and life
- Life cover worth five times your pay, plus an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
- Range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares, and cycle-to-work schemes
- Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through key life moments
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About Us
Tesco’s vision is to be every customer’s favourite way to shop. Our purpose is to serve customers, communities, and the planet a little better every day through responsible and sustainable action.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, wanting everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves. We invite you to explore flexible working.
For further details, check out our commitments towards being a Disability Confident Leader, ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process—visit here for additional accessibility support.
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