Tesco Shift Leader - Day Shift in Taunton (Esso Express)

Role Overview

This position places customers at the heart of daily operations. As a Shift Leader at Tesco, you will enjoy a dynamic environment featuring teamwork and diverse challenges, meeting new people, acquiring skills, and contributing within an inclusive team. Whether you seek steady employment, flexible hours, or career progression, this opportunity fits well.

Shift Timings

• Sunday: 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• Monday: 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• Friday: 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• Saturday: 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Compensation and Hours

Starting pay begins at £15.59 per hour, increasing up to £16.86 in stores inside the M25 area, with potential location-based bonuses. There is a guaranteed minimum of 16 hours weekly, with some roles offering a minimum of 12 hours. Your work schedule will respect your availability and be communicated at least three weeks in advance; applications are welcomed even if your availability closely matches requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to ensure excellent customer experiences throughout the store.
• Engage across all store departments, serving as the primary contact for daily operational questions.
• Create a positive and inclusive workplace fostering peak team performance.
• Confidently manage store operations in the absence of the Manager.
• Adapt flexibly and make well-balanced decisions amidst change.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and act as a role model demonstrating exemplary customer service.
• Maintain curiosity and continuously seek ways to enhance service for customers, communities, and environmental impact.

Requirements

• Applicants must be aged 18 or older.
• Prior experience leading or managing teams in a fast-moving retail environment is required.
• Exhibit strong role-model qualities with a dedication to excellent customer service and meeting customer needs.
• Develop and sustain supportive and inclusive team relationships.
• Communicate clearly using various methods to keep the team informed.
• Demonstrate natural leadership that inspires and motivates teams towards achieving outstanding results.

Employee Benefits

• Start with 20 days of holiday plus a personal day, increasing to 22 days after one year, in addition to Bank Holidays.
• Flexible working options available immediately upon joining.
• Enjoy 10% discount through the Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on pay-day weekends, along with a second card for family use.
• Access to free wellbeing services supporting mental and physical health.
• Life insurance providing five times your salary, plus an award-winning pension scheme with up to 7.5% matching contributions.
• Choose from multiple benefits including discounts, share options, and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Uniform provided along with policies to support you throughout significant life events.

About Tesco

Tesco strives to be the preferred shopping option for every customer. The company is committed to responsible and sustainable service to customers, communities, and the environment. Inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace culture is strongly emphasized, welcoming individuals to bring their authentic selves. Flexible working conversations are actively encouraged during application to meet individual needs.

Tesco proudly holds Disability Confident Leader accreditation and is dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process to all applicants.