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Customer Team Leader

Co-op Food

About Co-op Food

Co-op Food is a food retail co-operative brand used by The Co-operative Group in the UK.

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Job description from Co-op Food

Closing date: 16-06-2023

Customer Team Leader

Location: Co-op, Petrol Gnosall, Station Road, Stafford, ST20 0EZ

Pay: £12.10 per hour + great benefits

Contract: 24 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent, part time

Working pattern: %pattern%

Full training given

You can now apply for this role using your mobile device You must be aged 18 or over to be a customer team leader at Co-op, as you’ll need to authorise age-related sales. As a customer team leader at Co-op, you’ll help put our store purpose into practice. You’ll connect people and causes in your local community, provide great service to our customers, and give coaching and support to our colleagues in-store. In return, we’ll help you to become a purpose driven Co-op leader. You’ll learn how our stores are run, and develop your leadership skills so that when an opportunity to progress comes up, you’re in a great place to grab it. What you’ll do • Friendly and thoughtful service – you’ll give friendly, welcoming, easy, helpful and thoughtful service every day, often taking ownership for managing the store and handling challenging situations

• Engage with everyone to succeed together – you’ll build your team’s capability through coaching and training, and create an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to speak their mind

• Make sure the store is safe, legal and operational – you’ll manage diligence checks and stock accuracy to make sure our customers have a quick and easy shopping experience, and support your store manager with HR processes

• Embrace change – you’ll help to lead change in store, working closely with your team to land new ways of working, and encouraging them to provide open and honest feedback on change activities

• Co-operate for a fairer world – you’ll build relationships and get involved with your local community, working closely with your local member pioneer to help them with the development and delivery of their Co-op community plan This job would suit people who have • genuine care for the needs of customers and colleagues

• the ability to strike a balance between leading the team and supporting on the shopfloor

• great communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with all kinds of people

• strong organisational and problem solving skills

• a desire to learn, grow and develop your skills

• the flexibility to work a range of shifts Why Co-op? We’ll support your development, and help you to grow your leadership skills, so you can build a career in a business with a purpose beyond profit. You’ll also get package that includes: • competitive pay and opportunities for overtime

• Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

• premium rates for hours worked before 6am or after 10pm

• flexible shifts/working hours and regular overtime opportunities (we provide rotas to your mobile phone 3 weeks in advance)

• Holidays starting from 36 days per year (includes bank holidays) pro rata for part time

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores

• 10% off other brands all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)

• discounts on other Co-op products and services

• pension with up to 10% employer contributions

• cycle to work scheme

• services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing Building an inclusive workplace We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate. You can find out more about our recruitment process at . You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at . As part of the application process for this job, you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take around 10 minutes to complete the test. Please note Co-op completed on the sale of the Petrol Forecourt estate to Asda on 30th October 2022. This is currently being reviewed by the Competition & Markets Authority before any petrol filling stations transfer.

Both Co-op and Asda acknowledge that this agreement constitutes a TUPE transfer, which means should you successfully apply for this job and be employed by Co-op, we need to make you aware that you may eventually transfer to Asda Stores Limited

Job insights from Breakroom

Retail and sales supervisors

Retail and sales supervisors help retail managers look after stores, staff and sales ensuring that targets are met

What you’ll do as a retail and sales supervisor

  • Support the retail manager
  • Serve and advise customers
  • Look after staff and rotas
  • Manage deliveries and stock
  • Handle customer payments, complaints, returns and refunds
  • Keep the store clean and tidy
  • Be responsible for sales targets and goals

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Dealing with customers
  • Standing
  • Using a computer
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Physical activities
  • Managing people
  • Anti-social hours

What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Co-op Food pay team leaders enough to live on?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    96% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Co-op Food pay team leaders market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    89% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Good
  • Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age

    Do team leaders at Co-op Food get paid the same regardless of age?

    Yes, people under the age of 23 get paid the same as those above 23.

    See what Co-op Food pays different age groups

    How we know this

    The average pay of under 23s is the same as those above 23.

    Based on data from 249 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and October 2023.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do team leaders at Co-op Food get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    35% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Co-op Food pay team leaders sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do team leaders at Co-op Food do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do team leaders get of their shift pattern at Co-op Food?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 8% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 25% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 61% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 5% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do team leaders at Co-op Food worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Good
  • Most people get a choice of shifts

    Do team leaders at Co-op Food get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    69% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for team leaders at Co-op Food to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    44% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it for team leaders to book a holiday at Co-op Food?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    85% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Co-op Food managers change team leaders shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    70% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it for team leaders to take sick leave at Co-op Food?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    42% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Good
  • Most students say it’s good

    Is team leaders at Co-op Food job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    68% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and August 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.

    Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working as team leaders at Co-op Food good if you have caring responsibilities?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    49% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2023.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do team leaders at Co-op Food feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    87% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do team leaders at Co-op Food get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    59% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful for team leaders to work at Co-op Food?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    74% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do team leaders at Co-op Food enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 131 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do team leaders at Co-op Food recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    49% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do team leaders get enough training when they start at Co-op Food?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Good
  • Most people get support to progress

    Are team leaders given support to progress at Co-op Food?

    Most people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 67% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do team leaders think Co-op Food head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    87% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do team leaders feel well informed about how Co-op Food is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    35% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and October 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Co-op Food

What Co-op Food employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Pay

    Worst thing

    Middle management haven’t a clue how hard we work

    7.8

    Co-op Food Employee, September 2023

  • Best thing

    Interaction with customers, benefits, manageable workload, take none of the work home,

    Worst thing

    Late nights, can be hard to swap shifts, customers can be rude, 1 on 1 staffing in the shop most of the time,

    7.8

    Co-op Food Shop assistant, August 2023

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  • Best thing

    Friends and discounts

    Worst thing

    The constant danger of thieves and HQ not deploying guards

    5.5

    Co-op Food Customer team member, August 2023

  • Best thing

    The pay rate is okay

    Worst thing

    The job is extremely boring, mentally and physically draining.

    6.4

    Co-op Food Warehouse operative, July 2023

  • Best thing

    Good benefits, lots of holiday entitlement, decent pay for unskilled work.

    Worst thing

    Lots to do in the hours were given

    6.4

    Co-op Food Team leader, July 2023

  • Best thing

    Unless you have rota privileges it's not great

    Worst thing

    Poor training and development

    7.3

    Co-op Food Team leader, July 2023

  • Best thing

    working with a group of people who are like family. Meeting new people.

    Worst thing

    Hours cut from shop whilst having the same/ increased workload and pressures to meet KPI’s. Treated badly by customers, having to deal with shoplifters on a daily basis. Having to act as manager when running a shift yet paid a lot less. No career step in between team leader and manager

    7.5

    Co-op Food Team leader, July 2023

  • Best thing

    people i work with

    Worst thing

    money, hours, embarrassing to say

    7.8

    Co-op Food Sales assistant, June 2023

  • Best thing

    Discount

    Worst thing

    Some of the managers

    7.5

    Co-op Food Employee, May 2023

  • Best thing

    My colleagues are fantastic and the atmosphere is good, as is the case with most jobs the people make or break it

    Worst thing

    Frequent understaffing which rumoured reports of it still being overstaffed. No control of air conditioning or heating in store which results in shifts being too hot or cold because our area usually differs quite a bit in weather to the surrounding towns. We had almost a month in the winter with no heating which caused general issues, but particularly for a few colleagues with health issues made worse by the cold. The store desperately needs updating. The interior has been outdated in terms of branding for years and there doesn't seem to be a renovation coming. Fridges and freezers stop working semi regularly, it's happened at least a dozen times in the last year and is increasing in frequency. The self-service checkouts are constantly causing issues and arent up to date compared to local competitors like Tesco. The person working the kiosk is constantly having to go over to sort out issues.

    The pay is the worst locally in grocery retail.

    5.0

    Co-op Food Team member, July 2022

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