Colleague Express

Pay and Hours

Our Tesco Colleague rate of pay starts from £13.28 an hour, increasing to £14.55 for stores within the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location. We offer a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week; flexibility is available with a minimum of 12 hours for those who wish to work fewer hours.

We require availability within the following windows. We will schedule your contracted hours within these times and provide at least 3 weeks' notice of your shifts.

• Sunday: 13:00 – 23:00
• Wednesday: 12:00 – 20:00
• Friday: 15:00 – 21:00

• Know your customers and serve them with passion and pride.
• Be passionate and knowledgeable about the products and services within the store.
• Work across the store in service, picking, and replenishment areas where required.
• Apply the training received to work safely, effectively, and serve customers brilliantly.
• Make decisions that are right for customers, delivering routines that meet their needs at the right time.
• Participate in seasonal, community, and charity events, creating an inclusive atmosphere.
• Monitor store performance and contribute to driving service, sales, reduce waste and shrink, and deliver profit.
• Handle products with care to maintain quality and ensure they reach customers in best condition.
• Live the Tesco values and make everyone feel welcome while following policies.
• Accept deliveries into the store when required.

• A passion for delivering great service, greeting customers with a smile, and serving them with pride.
• The ability to build rapport with customers, ensuring they leave with a great shopping experience.
• The initiative to make decisions that benefit customers.
• Strong teamwork skills and open communication.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues, creating team spirit.
• Punctuality and a professional appearance, representing the brand.

• Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays).
• Flexible working from day one.
• 10% off and 15% off pay‑day weekends, saving up to £2,000 a year via Colleague Clubcard.
• Free wellbeing services.
• Life cover of five times your pay.
• Employer‑matching pension contributions up to 7.5%.
• Choice of discounts, shares, cycle‑to‑work schemes, and more.
• Uniform provided with support for all life events.
• Access to colleague networks and social spaces.

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beer, wine, spirits, counters, bakery, and driving roles.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all backgrounds.