Retail Shift Manager

Retail Shift Manager — London-Bermondsey (Bestwood Street)

Your Supportive Bridge to Leadership Success

Location: Bestwood Street, SE8 5AW London-Bermondsey

Contract Type: Full Time (35-hour contract) | Entry Level

Reference Number: 756314

Compensation: £16.30 - £16.90 per hour (+ £2.00/hr for bank holidays and £3.50/hr for night shifts)

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

About Us: Your Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

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We are proud to partner with a top-tier retail leader to find a reliable, organised, and driven Retail Shift Manager in London-Bermondsey. 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. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor, you’ll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment. This role offers the perfect platform to prove your leadership capabilities and find your footing for future career success.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Motivate and support your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles.

• Problem Solve: Swiftly solve problems and delegate tasks effectively.

• Store Operations: Manage operations within your store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager.

• Floor Excellence: Handle freshness, cash processes, inventory, and stock management to make sure shifts run smoothly.

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

What You’ll Need

• Experience: Experience leading a team to achieve targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment.

• Leadership Skills: The ability to effectively delegate tasks and motivate your team.

• Approachability: Patience and a friendly manner with the ability to keep calm in any situation.

• Drive & Passion: Passion to thrive as a key part of the store team and a proactive, encouraging approach to help colleagues develop themselves and store operations.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive Pay: £16.30 - £16.90 per hour, plus enhanced rates for bank holidays (£2.00/hr) and night shifts (£3.50/hr).

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

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

• Support & Growth: Enhanced family leave, long-service awards, and structured training to help you thrive and progress in your career.