Shift Lead - Food - Bishops Stortford

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Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bishops Stortford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Retail
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SKILLS

Team Leadership Customer Service Operational Management Coaching Time Management Communication Health & Safety Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Shift Lead - Food - Bishops Stortford at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | Contract: Permanent | Type: Full Time | Salary: £14.47 p/h

Closing date: 13th May 2026

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About the Role

This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate.

Purpose of the Shift Lead Role

To lead the fill operation, delivering a salesfloor that is ready to trade, taking operational responsibility for coordinating resource to Serve, Sell and Fill. and to lead the floor in the absence of the Colleague Manager

  • Coordinate resource to deliver the operational tasks during the fill operation and in the absence of the Colleague Manager
  • Lead the fill operation, coaching colleagues on One Best Way and driving productivity in readiness for store opening
  • Allocate resource effectively to deliver a quick payment experience
  • Enable all daily operational processes to be implemented efficiently across their area of the store, at the correct times
  • Coordinate the team to deliver a clean, safe and well-presented store
  • Play their part in creating a great team atmosphere that is inclusive of everyone
  • Role model great Customer Service
  • Role model the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] behaviours and Colleague Expectations across the store
  • Support Colleague Managers by sharing observations of colleagues to help deliver high performance and recognise great colleagues
  • Support nearby stores if operationally required
  • Responsible for being a key holder and answering call outs as required
  • Responsible for tasks related to the opening and closing of the building, including receipt of vehicles, temperature controls, logging operational issues with relevant Helpdesks, cash handling and TSL compliance in peripheral hours.

Meet the Team

Our Support Mentorship: It’s important to us that our new colleagues feel supported in their roles and can learn from each other. That’s why we offer mentorship through our buddy system.

Flexible working

We’re a 24/7 business and our working patterns adapt to our customers’ needs. Worklife is our flexible working policy that gives colleagues the option for part-time working, a 4-day compressed week, or to job share if it’s in the best interests of everyone.

Benefits

  • Wellbeing hub – free virtual GP service
  • Giving back
  • Pay
  • Colleague discount
  • Time off
  • Life assurance
  • Workplace savings
  • My Choices
  • Cycle to work
  • Smart tech
  • Family friendly policy

How to Apply

Here’s what to expect at each stage of the application process:

  • Send us your application
  • Online assessment
  • In-person assessment centre
  • Decision
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