Overview
Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Thornaby
Employment Type: Full time | Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days | Hours per Week: 36
Pay Rate: £13.71
Category: Retail
Closing Date: 8 June 2026
As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in leading the day-to-day running of your department. You’ll lead by example—supporting your colleagues, keeping things running smoothly, and making sure our customers receive the best possible service. Whether it’s helping to manage stock, supporting new starters, or stepping in to solve a problem, you’ll be a go-to person on the shop floor. You’ll work closely with your manager to deliver high standards and keep your team motivated and focused.
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Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day running of your department and ensure smooth operations on the shop floor.
* Lead by example, supporting colleagues and providing excellent customer service.
* Help manage stock, support new starters, and step in to solve problems as needed.
* Collaborate with your manager to deliver high standards and keep the team motivated and focused.
What makes a brilliant Team Leader
* Customer-focused: You put customers first and help your team do the same.
* Supportive: You’re approachable, helpful, and always ready to lend a hand.
* Organised: You can juggle tasks, manage priorities, and keep things on track.
* Positive attitude: You bring energy and enthusiasm to every shift.
* Team player: You work well with others and help create a great place to work.
* Reliable: You take responsibility and follow through on what needs to be done.
What you’ll bring
* Experience working in a retail or customer-facing environment.
* A willingness to take on responsibility and support others.
* Good communication skills and a can-do attitude.
* Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.
Benefits
* Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user.
* Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services (Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover).
* Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and more.
* Company pension.
* Wellbeing: 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP, access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support.
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks to recognise and celebrate differences.
* Parental leave policies including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and fertility support.
* Colleague recognition programme and special offers across various services and activities.
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