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Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day. It takes a lot of great people to run one of our stores, and it takes a great Shift Leader to support them all and keep things running smoothly. From helping customers to making sure store operations stay on track, being a Shift Leader at Tesco is a truly rewarding role. You’ll face lots of interesting challenges as you oversee the store from the shop floor and strive to make things just that little bit better for customers, colleagues and communities, every day. As a Shift Leader you’ll: Work in a fast-paced retail environment, with bags of variety Take ownership of running duty shifts, coordinating the team to deliver a clean, well-stocked store that exceeds customer expectations Be there for customers, listening to them and helping to make sure they leave the store with what they came for Look for ways to improve service, including coaching your colleagues and giving feedback to the team Guide and support your colleagues in-store, making sure it stays a safe place to work and shop Maintain a great understanding of how your store is performing, and assist managers in delivering any actions that help improve the running of the store Lead from the front, and set a great example for your colleagues in everything you do Please note that you need to be 18 or over to apply for this role. You will be responsible for Coordinating the store team to deliver an easy, fuss-free shopping experience for customers Supporting your colleagues, ensuring they deliver daily priorities and take regular breaks Opening and closing the store, and completing duty cover, ensuring all decisions made are right for everyone’s safety Being the go-to person for colleagues in the absence of a manager for day-to-day queries Making sure the store is always clean, tidy, and well-presented Supporting managers to coordinate seasonal, community and charity events Contributing to a great team atmosphere, that’s inclusive of everyone Providing great customer service, by listening to our customers and putting them first in everything you do Keeping the team well-informed and up to speed on any communications, changes, or updates Staying knowledgeable about store performance, and looking for ways to improve and simplify operations Coordinating store improvements, and removing any obstacles that might be getting in the way of great service Following health and safety routines and procedures, and ensuring colleagues do the same Recognising and celebrating colleagues within the team who are providing great service You will need To be a great role model, by always giving thoughtful customer service that ensures every customer’s needs are met To build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues to create a positive and inclusive team atmosphere that encourages everyone to do their best work To be a clear communicator, comfortable with using a variety of methods to keep your team well-informed and up to date To be comfortable taking the lead, and overseeing the store in the absence of your Manager To be a good decision maker, who’s flexible in the way you think, and comfortable handling change to ensure everything we do is right for customers and colleagues To be motivating, so you can inspire your team to deliver beyond expectations To be curious, and always on the lookout for ideas and opportunities to serve our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day What’s in it for you There are a lot of reasons why Tesco is a great place to work. Here are just a few of them. There’s bags of variety. As Shift Leader, no two days are the same, and with flexible hours and shift patterns, you can work the hours that suit your lifestyle We take your development seriously, so this is a great place to get on in your career. You’ll have ongoing learning opportunities, and access to award-winning training, so you can achieve the career you want It’s an inclusive place where everyone’s welcome. We celebrate the individuality of our colleagues – because they’re what makes Tesco, Tesco Your voice matters, and we’ll always welcome and listen to your ideas and opinions We put your wellbeing first, and support is always available if you need it Our colleagues are truly great people, so you can be confident that wherever you work in Tesco, you’ll be in good company Our benefits include: Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank Holidays) A 10% Tesco discount card, increasing to 15% every payday for a 4-day period Life assurance Retirement saving plan Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases like eating out, cinema tickets and family activities, along with spends like holidays, flights and hotels An Employee Assistance Programme, to help you deal with life’s challenges Financial wellness support, available through Tesco’s partnerships with experts, that’ll help you make the most of your money The chance to get involved in a range of fundraising opportunities with our long-term charity partner Click here to read more about the benefits we have available for our colleagues. About usTesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.
It’s part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we’re proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers again this year.
We’re the UK’s number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.
But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.
We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It’s our people that make the difference every day – helping us make a difference for our customers
Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.
For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com
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