Customer Team Leader – Wigan

Position: Customer Team Leader

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Pole Street Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HP

Pay Rate: £14.48 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (20 hours per week + regular overtime)

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with a leading community-focused food store in Wigan to recruit a dedicated and dynamic Customer Team Leader.

If you have a passion for leadership and want to take the next step toward store management, this fast-paced role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a small team, deliver exceptional customer service, and make a real difference in the local community.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Own the day-to-day running of the store by leading, motivating, and coaching your shift team to deliver efficient operations.
Hands-On Operations: Set the pace on the shop floor and tills, assisting with merchandising, stock accuracy, and routine store processes.
Community & Membership: Champion the store's unique membership program and foster strong connections with local charities and customers.
Versatile Support: Help maintain essential community services—whether supporting post office operations, in-store bakery, or online home delivery drivers.

What We’re Looking For

Age Requirement: Must be aged 18 or over to authorize age-related sales.
Experience: While retail, merchandising, or team management skills are an advantage, formal experience is not essential—we value attitude and potential above all.
Attributes: A genuine passion for people, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to lead by example in a busy environment.
Working Flexibility: Varied shifts including early mornings (store opening), afternoons, and late evenings (store closing), including at least 1 weekend shift (availability can be discussed further at interview).

Why Join Us? (Benefits & Perks)

Competitive Pay: £14.48 per hour with opportunities for regular overtime.
Generous Leave: Starting from 36 days of holiday per year (pro-rata, including bank holidays).
Colleague Discount: 30% off Co-op products in-store.
Financial Flexibility: Access Wagestream to securely track and withdraw a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
Pension Scheme: Up to 10% employer contributions.
Wellbeing Support: 24/7 access to GP appointments, dedicated colleague support programs, and physical/mental wellbeing services.
Career Growth: Full training, development resources, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a clear pathway toward store management.