Tesco
Tesco Shift Leader - Days - South Shore 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.
Availability Window
| Days | From Time | To Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 06:30:00 | 15:00:00 |
| Wed | 14:30:00 | 23:00:00 |
| Fri | 06:30:00 | 15:00:00 |
| Sat | 14:30:00 | 23:00:00 |
Roles and Responsibilities
Tesco Shift Lead pay starts from £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). Your contracted hours will be scheduled within the availability windows shown, with at least 3 weeks’ notice of your shifts.
Your responsibilities include:
- Leading the team to deliver a great customer experience in-store.
- Supporting across all store areas and all colleagues, answering day-to-day operational queries.
- Building positive, inclusive relationships to 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 modelling great service.
- Staying curious and seeking opportunities to serve customers, communities, and the planet better every day.
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Requirements
- Must be 18 years or over.
- Experience working in a team lead or management position in a fast-paced retail environment.
- A strong role model with a passion for delivering great service, ensuring all customer needs are met.
- Ability to build positive, long-lasting relationships to foster an inclusive, supportive team environment.
- Strong communication skills, using various methods to keep the team informed.
- Natural leadership to motivate and inspire the team to achieve outstanding results.
Benefits
- Holiday leave: 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% Colleague Clubcard discount, rising to 15% on pay-day weekends, plus a second card to share with family.
- Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body, and life.
- Life cover worth five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%.
- Additional benefits available including discounts, shares, and cycle-to-work schemes.
- Uniform provided, plus life policies to support through key 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 by acting responsibly and sustainably.
We’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to make everyone feel represented and able to be themselves — Everyone’s Welcome. We understand life varies for each person and are always open to flexible working discussions during your application.
Tesco is proud to be an Accredited Disability Confident Leader, ensuring a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further accessibility details, further information can be found here.
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