Team Leader

Role overview

As a Team Leader at Asda in Dunstable, you will be responsible for guiding the daily activity of your department and helping it run efficiently. You’ll lead by example, support colleagues, keep operations on track, and help ensure customers consistently receive excellent service. The role involves managing stock-related tasks, assisting new team members, resolving issues on the shop floor, and working closely with your manager to maintain high standards and keep the team engaged.

Job details

• Location: Dunstable, England, United Kingdom
• Employment type: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Shift pattern: Day shifts
• Hours per week: 36
• Pay rate: £13.71 per hour
• Category: Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management
• Closing date: 17 July 2026

What makes a strong Team Leader

• A customer-first mindset and the ability to encourage the same approach in others.
• A supportive, approachable style with a readiness to help wherever needed.
• Strong organisation and the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively.
• A positive, energetic attitude that lifts the team during each shift.
• Good teamwork skills and a focus on creating a productive, friendly workplace.
• Dependability and a sense of ownership in getting things done.

What you will bring

• Previous experience in retail or another customer-facing setting.
• Confidence to take on responsibility and support colleagues.
• Clear communication skills and a practical, can-do approach.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• 15% colleague discount on Asda shopping from day one for you and one nominated user.
• Discounts and special offers on Asda services including Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, and Breakdown Cover.
• Access to Stream, which includes flexible pay, an income tracker, financial coaching, an exclusive savings account, and more.
• Company pension scheme.
• Wellbeing support such as a 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, and free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer, and bereavement support.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks to help promote inclusion and celebrate differences.
• Enhanced parental leave support, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and fertility treatment support.
• Colleague recognition programme.
• Special discounts and offers across a wide range of services and activities, including airport parking, theme parks, and cinemas.