Lead store, online, food hall, night, and warehouse operations while maintaining high operational standards and profitability. Manage diverse teams, deliver service excellence, coach colleagues, execute strategic plans, and oversee the entire store when required. The role includes duty management responsibilities and a rotating schedule covering weekends, evenings, and late nights.
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Job TitleOperations Manager
LocationChadderton
Employment TypeFull time
Contract TypePermanent
Shift PatternWork Shift: Days
Hours per Week45
SalaryCompetitive salary plus benefits
CategoryStore Operations
Closing Date21 October 2026
About the Role
Retail is ever changing and as we continue to transform our stores for the future and grow our online proposition to meet increasing customer demand, we are looking for customer focused leaders to drive service excellence across both the store and our online operation.
Our Operations Managers are integral to the successful execution of our future strategy and have overall accountability for the leadership and profitability of our online operation, the food hall, nights and warehouse operations. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering the highest operational standards within these areas, enabling the delivery of a high-performance culture within their team. The successful applicant will quickly become obsessed about our strategy, our purpose and our customers, ensuring both our in-store and online customers have an outstanding shopping experience.
As part of the leadership team, you will work a three-week rolling rota including weekends, evenings, and late nights. As a crucial member of the duty management team, you will at times be solely responsible for the store, and therefore you will need to be confident in overseeing operation in its entirety.
About You
You will have a proven track record in leading through varied & diverse teams, delivering operational excellence and be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be adaptable to change as well as having an eye for detail and an ability to execute plans first time.
You will have an engaging leadership style, be a strong coach and mentor to all colleagues, with an ability to influence at all levels. You will be a strong communicator and be able to flex your approach depending on your audience.
Imagine being a part of the evolving world of retail and the difference you can make every day to a customer shopping experience both in store and online, this role will give you the opportunity to be a part of this transformation.
Apply today by completing an online application…
Everything you'll love
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:
Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
Discretionary company bonus scheme
Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
Free eye test for you and your nominated user
Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
Company pension
Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
Colleague recognition programme
Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas
