Shift Lead

Role overview

B&Q is looking for a Shift Lead to join the Bristol Cribbs Causeway store on a permanent, full-time basis. The position is for 36.75 hours per week and carries a full-time equivalent pay of £27,709.50 per year, which includes a store-specific location allowance of £0.51 per hour. The package also includes pension support and 6.6 weeks of holiday.

This is a keyholder role with working times that can begin as early as 6:00 am and finish as late as 9:00 pm.

The business aims to help customers find the ideas, advice, tools and confidence they need to create a home they will love. In this role, you will play an important part in delivering that experience every day.

What you will do

As Shift Lead, you will help create a safe environment for both shopping and working while guiding the day-to-day flow of the store. You will take ownership of your shift, support a strong customer experience, and help colleagues work effectively across the store.

• Act as the day-to-day driving force behind smooth store operations.
• Ensure colleagues are placed appropriately so customer needs are met throughout the shift.
• Serve as the main contact for customers and team members during your shift.
• Maintain a safe store environment at all times.

What the role calls for

The company is seeking someone who can support the team and help the business run effectively through strong shift leadership.

• A genuine focus on customers and on doing what is right for them.
• Ability to think broadly across the whole store rather than focusing only on one area.
• Strong awareness of safety and compliance, with attention to detail.
• Enjoyment of teamwork and regular interaction with colleagues.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to motivate others.
• Confidence to work independently, make timely decisions, and act with ownership.

Benefits and workplace culture

You will be part of a team that is committed to inclusion and making the workplace representative of the communities it serves. There are colleague networks and ally groups that support diversity and belonging.

The benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks of holiday, payroll giving, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing support, and additional benefits.

Application support

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