At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers with passion, assist in store operations, and create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Company: Join Tesco, a leading retailer committed to serving communities and the planet.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, discounts, and 20+ days holiday.
- Why this job: Be part of a diverse team, learn new skills, and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Must be over 18, with a passion for customer service and teamwork.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; we celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Availability Window:
- Sun 06:00:00 - 23:00:00
- Mon 06:00:00 - 23:00:00
- Fri 06:00:00 - 23:00:00
- Sat 06:00:00 - 23:00:00
Our Tesco Colleague rate of pay starts from Β£12.45 an hour; this increases to Β£13.66 for stores within the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.
It is our policy to offer new colleagues joining us a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, but if you would like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 12) we have opportunities for this too and would still love to hear from you.
Customers are at the heart of everything we do. It takes lots of different people to run a store and this is a job for doers, with plenty of variety. It is a committed role, full of everyday challenges, but that is one of the things that makes it so exciting. Being a colleague in one of our stores means that you will help to serve our shoppers better every day. You will meet great people, learn new things and be part of a specialist, diverse team where everyone is welcome. Whether you are looking for stability or flexibility to suit your lifestyle, or the opportunity to progress your career, this can be the role for you.
What is in it for you:
- Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
- Request flexible working from day one
- Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends - save up to Β£2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home
- Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life
- Life cover of five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
- Benefits to suit you, choose what you use - from discounts and shares to cycle to work schemes
- Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life's moments, big and small
- Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds.
You will be responsible for:
- Knowing your customers and serving them with passion and pride; giving great natural service.
- Being passionate and knowledgeable about the products and services within my store.
- Working across the store in our service, picking and replenishment areas where required.
- Putting into practice the training you have received, so we all work safely, effectively and serve our customers brilliantly.
- Making decisions that are right for customers, delivering routines in store that meet the needs of customers at the right time.
- Taking part in seasonal, community and charity events, creating a great inclusive atmosphere.
- Being knowledgeable about your store's performance, understanding the part you play and what we need to do together to drive service and sales, reduce waste and shrink and deliver profit.
- Handling products with care to maintain quality and ensure they reach customers in the best condition.
- Being myself, living our values, making everyone feel welcome and always following our policies.
- At times, you may be required to accept deliveries into the store.
You will need:
- A passion for delivering great service, greeting customers with a smile, and serving them with pride
- The ability to build rapport with customers, meaning they leave the store having experienced a great shopping trip
- To take the initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
- Work well within a team and communicate openly with others
- Build relationships with colleagues to create a team spirit, having fun and celebrating success
- Be at work on time, well presented and ready to be a brand ambassador
About us:
Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is "Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day." Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we are a place where Everyone's Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
Please note Tesco will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver's age. We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines and spirits, counters, bakery and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
Contact Detail:
Tesco Recruiting Team
Some tips for your application π«‘
Show Your Passion: When writing your application, let your enthusiasm for customer service shine through. We want to see that you genuinely care about helping customers and creating a great shopping experience.
Be Yourself: Donβt be afraid to show your personality in your application. At Tesco, we value diversity and want to know the real you. Share your unique experiences and how they make you a great fit for our team.
Tailor Your Application: Make sure to customise your application to highlight relevant skills and experiences that match the job description. We love seeing how your background aligns with what weβre looking for in a Tesco Colleague.
Apply Through Our Website: For the best chance of success, apply directly through our website. Itβs the easiest way for us to receive your application and ensures youβre considered for the role youβre excited about!