Retail Shift Manager New Store Opening
About this role
Retail Shift Manager (New Store Opening) — Gloucester (Pioneer Avenue)
Your Supportive Bridge to Leadership Success
Location: Pioneer Avenue, GL3 4AA Gloucester
Contract Type: Full Time (30-40 hour contract) | Experienced (New Store Opening)
Reference Number: 758788
Compensation: £15.45 - £15.95 per hour (+ £2.00/hr for bank holidays and £3.50/hr for night shifts)
Shifts: Various shifts between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM
Note: This role is for a brand-new store opening its doors in 2027! Initial training and hands-on experience will take place in nearby Lidl stores to get you ready for launch day.
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
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 driven Retail Shift Manager for an exciting brand-new store opening in Gloucester. If you are looking to step up your leadership game in a dynamic new store 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 us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor across various shifts, you’ll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You’ll also enjoy great responsibility, proving yourself as a leader and finding your footing for future 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: £15.45 - £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 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 as we approach our 2027 grand opening.