Retail Shift Manager
About this role
Job Advertisement: Retail Shift Manager (via Bridge Staffing Agency)
Position Overview
Role: Retail Shift Manager
Location: Parkway Retail Park Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth (BH8 8DH)
Salary: £15.45 to £15.95 per hour (Plus extra £2.00/hr for bank holidays and £3.50/hr for night shifts)
Contract Type: Full-Time (35 to 40-hour contract, various AM and PM shifts including weekends)
Reference Number: 743532
About the Role
Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Lidl to recruit a reliable, organized, and driven Retail Shift Manager in Bournemouth. In this fast-paced environment, you will keep the store running like clockwork by motivating your team, managing day-to-day operations, and maintaining high shop-floor standards.
Whether you are delegating tasks, handling cash processes, or stepping up in the absence of senior management, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your leadership skills and build a rewarding career with a leading global brand.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Motivate, support, and delegate tasks effectively to create a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Store Operations: Manage daily store operations, freshness, inventory, and stock management to ensure smooth shifts.
Management Coverage: Take charge of the store and oversee colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager.
Problem Solving: Swiftly resolve challenges while maintaining a calm, patient, and friendly attitude under pressure.
Customer Experience: Ensure every customer enjoys a top-tier shopping experience every time they visit.
What You’ll Need
Proven experience leading a team to achieve targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, motivational, and task-delegation skills.
Patience, a friendly manner, and the ability to stay calm in any situation.
A proactive, encouraging approach to help colleagues develop themselves and store operations.
What’s on Offer (Benefits)
Competitive Pay: £15.45 - £15.95 per hour, plus enhanced rates for bank holidays and night shifts.
Generous Time Off: 30–35 days holiday (pro rata).
Perks & Discounts: 10% in-store discount, pension scheme, and long-service awards.
Supportive Policies: Enhanced family leave and equal opportunity structures.
Career Growth: Comprehensive training and clear pathways for internal progression.