Overview
Tesco UK • St Austell • Temporary • Apply by 14-Oct-2025
Availability
Availability window: days and times vary. Typical pattern includes weekend and overnight periods; shifts are scheduled within the advertised windows with three weeks’ notice of exact shift times. We support flexible working where possible and will consider close matches to advertised times.
Pay and hours
Our Tesco Colleague rate of pay starts from £12.45 per hour; this increases to £13.66 for stores inside the M25. For hours worked between midnight and 6:00 am you will receive an additional night premium of £2.35 per hour. Additional payments may apply depending on location.
It is our policy to offer new colleagues a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week. If you would like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 12), we have opportunities for this too and would love to hear from you.
The information below describes availability windows. You will be scheduled within these times, with three weeks’ notice of exact shifts.
Customers are at the heart of everything we do.
It takes many different people to run a store and this is a job for doers, with plenty of variety. It is a committed role with everyday challenges, but that is part of what makes it exciting.
* Being a colleague in one of our stores means helping to serve our shoppers better every day
* You will meet great people, learn new things, and be part of a diverse, welcoming team
* Whether you seek stability or flexibility, or the opportunity to progress your career, this role can fit you
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.
What is in it for you
* Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
* Request flexible working from day one
* Discounts: 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends with the Colleague Clubcard
* Access to free wellbeing services
* Life cover of five times pay and an employer pension with contribution matching up to 7.5%
* Choose from a range of benefits (discounts, shares, cycle to work, etc.)
* Uniform provided and policies to support you
* Access to colleague networks and inclusive recruitment processes
* Additional information about available benefits
You will be responsible for
* Knowing your customers and serving them with passion and pride
* Being knowledgeable about store products and services
* Working across service, picking and replenishment areas as required
* Implementing training to work safely and effectively
* Making decisions that meet customer needs and delivery routines
* Participating in seasonal, community and charity events
* Understanding store performance and contributing to service, sales, waste reduction and profit
* Handling products with care to maintain quality
* Living Tesco values and following policies
* Occasionally accepting deliveries into the store
You will need
* A passion for delivering great service and greeting customers with a smile
* Ability to build rapport and ensure a positive shopping experience
* Initiative and the ability to make customer-focused decisions
* Good teamwork and open communication
* Ability to build relationships with colleagues and contribute to a positive team spirit
* Reliable, well-presented and ready to be a brand ambassador
About us
Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop. Our core purpose is "Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day." Transactions are supported by responsible and sustainable business practices for all stakeholders, communities, and the planet.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Tesco means everyone should feel represented and welcome. We are a place where Everyone's Welcome.
We understand life can look different for everyone and we welcome chats about flexible working. If you are at the start of your career, need flexibility, or are balancing other commitments, talk to us during your application about how we can support you.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to an accessible recruitment process. For information on accessibility support, please read the available details.
Please note: Tesco will recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver's age. For the school leaver age in your country, please check guidance.
We can only accept candidates over 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as warehouse, beverages, wines and spirits, counters, bakery, and driving roles.
Occasionally, roles may close earlier than the advertised end date to manage applicant flow. Individual feedback is provided to candidates who attend interviews.
For more information about us, please visit www.tescoplc.com
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