Overview
Our Tesco Colleague role offers a rate of pay starting from £12.45 per hour, rising to £13.66 for stores within the M25. Additional payments may apply depending on location. New colleagues joining us are offered a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, with opportunities to work fewer hours (minimum 12) if desired. Availability windows are provided, and contracted hours are scheduled with 3 weeks' notice. We support flexibility where possible.
Customers are at the heart of everything we do.
This is a role for doers with plenty of variety. It is a committed role with everyday challenges, and opportunities to learn, grow and progress.
* Being a colleague in one of our stores means helping to serve shoppers better every day.
* You will meet great people and be part of a diverse team where everyone is welcome.
* If you are seeking stability or flexibility, or the potential to advance your career, this could be the role for you.
Availability and Hours
Availability windows indicate the periods of time in the week we’d like you to be available to work. We will schedule your contracted hours within these times and provide 3 weeks’ notice of shift times. We are committed to flexibility; if your available times are close but not exact to those advertised, we’d still like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Know your customers and serve them with passion and pride, delivering natural service.
* Be knowledgeable about products and services in-store; work across service, picking and replenishment areas as needed.
* Apply training to work safely, effectively and to serve customers brilliantly.
* Make decisions right for customers and deliver routines that meet customer needs at the right time.
* Participate in seasonal, community and charity events, creating an inclusive atmosphere.
* Be aware of store performance and contribute to driving service, sales, reducing waste and delivering profit.
* Handle products with care to maintain quality and ensure they reach customers in good condition.
* Be yourself, live our values, make everyone feel welcome and follow policies.
* Occasionally, 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 so customers leave with a positive shopping experience.
* Initiative to make decisions in customers’ interests.
* Strong teamwork and open communication with colleagues.
* Ability to build relationships and contribute to a positive team spirit.
* Reliability, punctuality, and presenting yourself as a brand ambassador.
Benefits
* Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays).
* Flexible working options from day one.
* Colleague discounts: 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends via Colleague Clubcard (up to £2,000/year with an additional card for family).
* Free wellbeing resources for mind, body and life.
* Life cover of five times pay and a pension with up to 7.5% employer matching.
* Flexible benefits, including discounts, shares, and cycle-to-work schemes.
* Uniform provided and policies to support you through life’s moments.
* Access to colleague networks and inclusion-focused resources.
* Further information about available benefits can be found by reading the employer materials.
About Us
Tesco’s vision is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop. Our core purpose is to serve customers, communities and the planet a little better every day. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe everyone is welcome. We support flexible working and strive to provide an accessible recruitment process.
Additional information
Tesco will recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age. Some roles may have age-related restrictions based on working times or job duties. At times, role availability may change due to high volumes of applicants. Feedback is provided to candidates who attend interviews. For more information, visit www.tescoplc.com.
Role Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Retail
Location and application timeline details appear throughout the listing for related Tesco roles in Cambridge and surrounding areas.
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