Retail Shift Manager (Night Shift)

Retail Shift Manager (Night Shift, New Store Opening) — Strood West

Your Supportive Bridge to Leadership Success

Location: Roman Way, ME2 2NU Strood West

Contract Type: Full Time | Experienced

Reference Number: 759382

Compensation: £15.45 to £15.95 per hour (+ £2.00/hr for bank holidays and £3.50/hr for night shifts)

Shifts: Night shifts including weekends

Perks: 30–35 days holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount, enhanced family leave, contributory pension scheme, and long service awards.

About Us: Your Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At [Agency Name], we believe that finding your next career milestone should be an empowering and seamless experience. As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk beside you every step of the way—smoothing out the application process, championing your unique skills, and connecting you with fantastic leadership opportunities at industry-leading brands.

We are proud to partner with a top-tier retail leader to find a reliable, organised, and experienced Retail Shift Manager (Night Shift) for an exciting New Store Opening in Strood West. If you are looking to step up your leadership game in a dynamic environment with a dedicated agency supporting your journey, we are here to help you secure it.

The Role

As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, you’ll help maintain exceptionally high standards day after day, night after night. From motivating your team and delegating tasks to rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in, you’ll keep store operations running like clockwork. This role offers the perfect platform to prove your leadership capabilities, support a brand-new store launch, and find your footing for future career success.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Motivate and support your team by drawing on leadership and company principles.

• Problem Solve: Swiftly resolve operational challenges and delegate tasks effectively.

• Store Management: Manage store operations and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager.

• Excellence on the Floor: Handle product freshness, cash processes, inventory, and stock management to ensure seamless night shifts.

• Customer Focus: Give customers the very best experience every time they visit the store.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: Proven experience leading a sizeable team to hit targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment.

• Leadership Skills: The ability to effectively delegate tasks, motivate your team, and keep calm under pressure.

• Approachability: Patience, a friendly manner, and a proactive, encouraging approach to help colleagues develop themselves and store operations.

• Ambition: Passion to thrive as a key pillar of a high-performing new store team.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive Pay: £15.45 to £15.95 per hour, plus enhanced rates for bank holidays (£2.00/hr) and night shifts (£3.50/hr).

• Generous Time Off: 30–35 days’ annual holiday (pro rata).

• Perks & Discounts: 10% in-store discount and a contributory pension scheme.

• Support & Growth: Enhanced family leave, long-service awards, and access to the right training to help you thrive in your new job at a brand-new location.