Tesco Shift Leader - Days - Weymouth St Thomas Street Express

Tesco Shift Leader - Days - Weymouth St Thomas Street Express, Dorchester (Permanent Position)

Company: Tesco UK (via Bridge Staffing Agency)

Location: Weymouth St Thomas Street Express (Dorchester area)

Type: Permanent, Part-Time (20 contracted hours)

Pay Rate: Starting from £15.59 per hour (Note: Rises to £16.86 in stores within the M25)

Application Deadline: 03-Oct-2026

About the Role

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Tesco to help candidates connect with fantastic leadership and retail careers. Tesco is currently seeking a confident, driven, and customer-focused Shift Leader to join the permanent team at their Weymouth St Thomas Street Express store.

This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role offering great variety, stability, and everyday challenges. As a Shift Leader, you will be the go-to person for day-to-day store operations, coaching colleagues, and confidently leading the store in the Manager's absence.

Availability & Working Hours

• Contracted Hours: 20 hours per week (guaranteed minimum hours policy applies).

• Required Availability Window:

  • Monday: 14:00 – 22:00

  • Tuesday: 14:00 – 22:00

  • Wednesday: 14:00 – 22:00

  • Thursday: 10:45 – 14:00

  • Friday: 05:45 – 14:00

  • Saturday: 05:45 – 14:00

• Note: You will receive at least 3 weeks' notice of your exact shift schedules. Applicants must be over 18 years of age to apply for this leadership role (due to early morning and evening working hours).

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead the team to deliver a great in-store experience, acting as a strong role model and coaching colleagues to perform at their best.

• Store Operations: Work across all areas of the store, serving as the go-to person for day-to-day operational queries and confidently leading the store in the Manager's absence.

• Relationship Building: Build positive, inclusive relationships that help foster a supportive team environment and ensure every customer's needs are met.

• Decision Making & Adaptability: Make balanced, flexible decisions, adapt well to change, and seek continuous opportunities to improve store performance.

What You Will Need

• Must be over 18 years old to apply.

• Experience working in a team lead or management position in a fast-paced retail environment.

• A natural leadership style with a passion for inspiring and motivating teams to deliver outstanding results.

• Strong, clear communication skills and the ability to build long-lasting, inclusive relationships.

What's in it for You (Benefits)

• Competitive Pay: Starting from £15.59 per hour.

• Colleague Clubcard: 10% discount rising to 15% at pay-day weekends, with a second card to share with family.

• Holiday & Flexibility: Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day (rising to 22 days after 12 months, plus bank holidays) and flexible working available from day one.

• Financial & Health Security: Life cover worth 5x your pay, an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%, and free wellbeing services.

• Additional Perks: Uniform provided, cycle-to-work schemes, and support for life's key moments.