Retail Shift Manager

Retail Shift Manager (Part-Time, Permanent)

Partner Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Lidl

Location: Dividy Road, Bentilee, Stoke, ST2 0SP

Contract: Part-Time, Permanent (30 hours per week)

Shifts: Various shifts (flexibility required)

Experience Level: Experienced

Reference Number: 705235

The Package & Perks

• Hourly Rate: £15.45 to £15.95 per hour

• Premium Pay: An additional +£2.00/hr on bank holidays and +£3.50/hr for night shifts

• Time Off: 30–35 days of annual leave (pro rata)

• Discounts: 10% in-store discount to save on your weekly shop

• Family & Loyalty: Enhanced family leave and long-service awards

• Future Planning: Secure pension scheme

About the Role

At Lidl, everyone brings something unique to the table, but the best leaders share a few key traits: they are reliable, organized, and ready to go far. Just like you.

As a Retail Shift Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining high store standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking full ownership of the shop floor, you will keep operations running like clockwork while thriving in a fast-paced, challenging environment. This role gives you the responsibility to prove yourself as a leader, sharpen your skills, and establish a strong footing for future career success.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Motivate: Support your team daily, managing through the lens of our core Leadership and Company Principles.

• Problem Solve: Swiftly handle day-to-day challenges and effectively delegate tasks to your team.

• Foster Growth: Create an encouraging environment where your colleagues can succeed alongside you.

• Step Up in Command: Manage store operations and staff in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager.

• Daily Operations: Oversee freshness checks, cash handling processes, inventory control, and stock management to ensure shifts run smoothly.

• Customer Experience: Guarantee that every customer receives the very best experience during their visit.

What You’ll Need

We are looking for an experienced professional who can inspire a team and handle operational responsibilities:

• Proven experience leading a team to achieve targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment.

• The ability to effectively delegate tasks and keep your team motivated.

• Patience, a friendly manner, and the ability to stay calm under pressure in any situation.

• A genuine passion to thrive as a key pillar of the Store Team.

• A proactive and encouraging approach to help your colleagues develop their skills and improve store operations.

Growth & Inclusion

We are proud to build supportive teams with big ambitions, meaning there will always be paths for you to progress. With dedicated training, we will help you thrive in your leadership role and champion your long-term career growth.

We deeply value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.