Retail Shift Manager

Position Overview

This role offers an hourly wage between 15.45 and 15.95 for a 40-hour workweek, with shifts scheduled in the mornings and evenings between 5:00 am and 11:00 pm across five days. Benefits include 30 to 35 days of holiday on a pro-rata basis, a 10% in-store discount, and enhanced family leave provisions.

At Lidl, every team member contributes their unique strengths to a trustworthy and organized environment where ambition is encouraged. As a Retail Shift Manager, you will uphold the store's exceptional standards daily, inspiring your team and overseeing the sales floor to ensure seamless operations in a dynamic setting. This position provides an opportunity to demonstrate leadership qualities and grow professionally.

Compensation includes competitive hourly pay according to equal opportunity standards, with premium rates of an additional 2.00 per hour for bank holiday work and 3.50 per hour for night shifts. The benefits package supports employee well-being and life balance with various rewards.

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage and assist your team while embodying Lidl's Leadership and Company Principles.
• Rapidly resolve issues and delegate responsibilities efficiently.
• Foster a workplace environment conducive to team success.
• Oversee store functions and manage staff duties in the absence of Store and Deputy Store Managers.
• Ensure appropriate management of freshness standards, cash handling, inventory, and stock to facilitate smooth shift operations.
• Deliver top-quality customer experiences consistently.

Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership experience guiding a team to meet targets in busy and demanding settings.
• Competence in task delegation and inspiring team members.
• Calm and patient demeanor paired with a personable attitude.
• A strong desire to be an integral team member within the store.
• Initiative-driven with a supportive approach to team development and store efficiency.

Rewards and Benefits

• 30 to 35 days of annual leave, calculated pro-rata.
• Employee discount of 10% on in-store purchases.
• Enhanced leave policies for family-related matters.
• Participation in the company's pension scheme.
• Recognition via long service awards.
• Additional perks designed to reward your dedication.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply with authentic and personal submissions. The use of AI tools like Chat GPT or Gemini is acknowledged as an aid, but genuine applications resonate most strongly. Lidl is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all walks of life to thrive in a respectful workplace.

Your employment offer depends on receiving satisfactory references and, if required, clearance from a Disclosure and Barring Service check.