Retail Shift Manager

Retail Shift Manager — Harold Hill (Gooshays Drive)

Your Supportive Bridge to Leadership Success

Location: Gooshays Drive 131-133, RM3 8AE Harold Hill

Contract Type: Full Time (30-hour contract) | Management Experience

Reference Number: 762350

Compensation: £16.30 - £16.80 per hour (+ £2.00/hr for bank holidays and £3.50/hr for night shifts)

Shifts: 5:00 AM starts

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 Harold Hill. 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 us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor with early 5:00 AM starts, 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: £16.30 - £16.80 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.