At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in a fast-paced store, ensuring great service and smooth operations.
- Company: Join Co-op, a community-focused organisation that values its members.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30% discount, flexible pay access, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Full training provided with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for people and leadership; retail experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 14.48 - 14.48 £ per hour.
Closing date: Customer Team Leader Location: The Square Cornhill, Illminster, TA19 0AH
Pay: £14.48 per hour
Contract: 12 hours per week, regular overtime, permanent contract, part time
Working pattern: 3 varied shifts including early mornings (store opening), afternoons, late evenings (store closing) including at least 1 weekend shift, to be discussed at interview
30% colleague member discount in store - see below for more benefits
You must be aged 18 to authorise age-related sales.
Join us as a Customer Team Leader and take the next step toward managing your own store. As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll lead a small team in a fast-paced Co-op store, helping to deliver essential services to your community. Depending on your store this could involve you working in our post office or bakery or supporting online services and our home delivery drivers. Whatever the day brings, you'll play a key role in making life easier for our customers.
Why this job matters: You'll keep our shelves stocked and support sales, helping us offer even more choice and exciting new services to our customers. You'll be a familiar face in the community, getting to know your customers and helping us stay connected with local and national charities. Plus, you'll be a champion for Co-op membership, helping to drive the growth of our unique business.
What you’ll do:
- Own the day-to-day running of the store by leading the team on your shift
- Motivate, coach, and support your team to deliver great service and efficient operations
- Work hands-on on the shop floor and tills, supporting daily operations and setting the pace for a team of Customer Team Members
- Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy, and HR processes
- Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth
What you'll bring:
- Passion for people and leadership
- The ability to work flexibly and lead by example
- Skills in retail, merchandising, or team management (experience not essential)
Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So, when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:
- Full training and career development resources
- 30% discount on Co-op products in store
- Flexible access to your pay as you earn it
- Up to 10% pension contributions
- 36 days of holiday (pro-rata)
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At Co-op, we pride ourselves on being an employer that truly values its people and the communities we serve. As a Customer Team Leader in Illminster, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises your growth with full training and career development resources, alongside generous benefits like a 30% discount on store products and flexible pay options. Join us to not only lead a dedicated team but also to make a meaningful impact in your local community.
