Part Time Colleague

Looking for a flexible part-time role with one of the UK’s best-known retailers? Tesco is recruiting Store Colleagues to join stores across multiple locations. This varied customer-facing role offers the chance to gain valuable retail experience while working alongside a welcoming and supportive team. Whether you’re looking for regular hours around your studies, extra income or the opportunity to build a long-term career, you’ll receive comprehensive training, excellent employee benefits and opportunities to develop within one of the UK’s largest employers. About Tesco Tesco’s vision is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Its purpose is to serve customers, communities and the planet a little better every day. Serving means much more than simply helping customers at the checkout; it includes acting responsibly, supporting local communities and operating sustainably for the benefit of everyone. Tesco is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels represented and able to be themselves. Flexible working is encouraged wherever possible, and the business is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader with a fully accessible recruitment process. The Role As a Tesco Colleague, you’ll play an important part in helping customers enjoy a great shopping experience every day. Working across different areas of the store, you’ll provide excellent customer service, build product knowledge and support the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities may include serving customers with confidence, replenishing shelves, picking customer orders, handling products carefully to maintain quality and accepting deliveries when required. You’ll follow store routines, put your training into practice, contribute to seasonal and community events, understand how your role supports store performance and work closely with colleagues to deliver excellent service. Company Culture Customers are at the heart of everything Tesco does. You’ll join a friendly, diverse team where everyone is encouraged to contribute, learn new skills and support one another. Tesco values inclusion, teamwork and flexibility, recognising that colleagues have different lifestyles and commitments. The company aims to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to develop and succeed. Benefits and Perks Holiday entitlement starting at 20 days (pro-rata, increasing to 22 days after 12 months, plus bank holidays) plus a personal day. The opportunity to request flexible working from your first day. A 10% Colleague Clubcard discount, increasing to 15% during payday weekends, with an additional card to share with family outside your household. Access to free wellbeing services supporting your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Life assurance worth five times your salary. An award-winning pension with employer contributions of up to 7.5%. A flexible benefits package including discounts, share schemes and cycle to work options. Uniform provided. Access to colleague networks that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Requirements You must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role. A genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service. The ability to build positive relationships with customers. Confidence to take the initiative and make decisions that benefit customers. Strong teamwork and communication skills. A reliable, professional approach and willingness to represent the Tesco brand positively. If you’re looking for a flexible part-time role where you can develop new skills, work with a supportive team and build valuable retail experience, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re interested, join Tesco’s team by clicking Apply Now to explore roles on their site.

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