Tesco Colleague Nights - Salford Extra

Role overview

This night-shift store colleague role is centered on supporting customers, keeping the store running smoothly, and handling a variety of day-to-day retail tasks. The work is active and varied, and it suits someone who enjoys helping people, working as part of a team, and contributing to store performance.

Working hours and availability

The usual availability expected for this position is across the night window on Sunday, Monday, and Saturday from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Your contracted hours will be placed within these windows, and you will receive three weeks’ notice of your exact shift times. The employer also notes that if your availability is close to, but not exactly the same as, the advertised window, you are still encouraged to apply.

The standard offer for new joiners is a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours per week. There may also be opportunities for fewer hours, down to a minimum of 12 hours per week.

Pay and additional compensation

The hourly starting pay is £13.28. For stores located within the M25, the rate rises to £14.55 per hour. Any work performed between midnight and 6:00 AM attracts an extra night premium of £2.35 per hour. Depending on the location, further payments may also be applicable.

What the role involves

• Deliver friendly, confident service and build a positive shopping experience for customers.
• Learn about the products and services available in store and use that knowledge to assist shoppers.
• Work in different parts of the store, including service, picking, and replenishment areas as needed.
• Apply training properly so that work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Make customer-focused decisions and carry out store routines at the right time.
• Support seasonal, community, and charity activities that help create an inclusive atmosphere.
• Understand store performance and contribute to service, sales, waste reduction, shrink control, and profit goals.
• Handle stock carefully so items stay in good condition and reach customers as expected.
• Follow company values and policies while helping everyone feel welcome.
• At times, receive deliveries into the store.

What is expected from you

• A genuine commitment to excellent service and a friendly approach when greeting customers.
• The ability to connect with customers so they leave having had a positive shopping trip.
• Confidence to take initiative and choose the right action for customers.
• Good teamwork skills and open communication with colleagues.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and contribute to a positive team spirit.
• A reliable, well-presented presence and punctuality, with readiness to act as a brand representative.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave starting at 20 days plus one personal day, increasing to 22 days after 12 months, in addition to bank holidays.
• The option to request flexible working from the first day.
• Store discount benefits, including 10% off and 15% off on pay-day weekends, with potential savings of up to £2,000 per year through the colleague Clubcard and an additional card for sharing with family outside the home.
• Access to free wellbeing support for mind, body, and general life needs.
• Life cover equal to five times your salary, plus a pension scheme with matching contributions up to 7.5%.
• A range of optional benefits such as discounts, shares, and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Uniform provided, along with policies designed to support employees through everyday and major life events.
• Access to colleague networks that bring together people from many different backgrounds.

About the employer

The organisation aims to be the preferred shopping choice for every customer and is focused on serving customers, communities, and the planet a little better each day. It places strong emphasis on responsible business practices, sustainability, and inclusion.

It also states that everyone is welcome and encourages open conversations about flexible working needs during the application process. The company identifies as a Disability Confident Leader and says it is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process.

Eligibility and hiring notes

Applicants must be over 18 for this position. The employer also notes that it can only accept candidates over 18 where the role requires working before 6:15 AM or after 9:45 PM, or where the role involves warehouse, beers, wines and spirits, counters, bakery, or driving duties. The company recruits only individuals who have reached the school-leaver age in their country.

In periods of very high interest, roles may close earlier than the advertised end date so applications can be managed appropriately. Individual feedback is only guaranteed for candidates who attend an interview.

Accessibility and support

The employer states that it can provide support for accessibility needs during the recruitment process and invites candidates to seek further information if required.

Additional information

The employer mentions that it welcomes conversations about flexible working needs throughout the application journey, including life situations such as caregiving, retirement planning, or parenthood.