Job Descrption
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we
also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready
to make a tangible impact on where we work.
Just like you.
This is it. Your chance to experience life at Lidl and all it has to
offer. With experience spanning across our stores, warehouses & regional
offices, you’ll build your leadership skills and develop your knowledge
to become a retail manager.
This programme is rotational, taking you on a 23-month learning journey
that gives you the best possible exposure to our core business areas,
along with a range of opportunities to build your experience,
resilience, and business acumen.
What you'll do
Year 1: You’ll spend time in each of our core business areas:
Sales (store-based, 16 weeks): You’ll gain experience in key store
roles, starting as a Customer Assistant and working your way up to store
management.
HR (regional office-based, 4 weeks): You’ll discover how our HR... teams
facilitate the recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of our
regional departments.
Logistics (warehouse-based, 16 weeks): You’ll learn the fundamentals of
logistics and warehousing by rotating around our 3 core warehouse areas
before joining the warehouse management team.
Supply Chain (regional office-based, 16 weeks): You’ll discover how to
order products, manage quality and freshness, and deal with suppliers in
our complex supply chain.
Year 2: You’ll choose the specialist route you want to take in store,
warehouse, or supply chain management. You’ll then spend the next year
honing your expertise and crafting your management experience to get the
most out of your programme, putting you in the best position to take
your career to the next level.
This programme is not for the faint hearted, but for the right
characters, we offer a real opportunity to develop into a retail leader
with the drive, confidence and skill set to succeed.
What you'll need
• A 2:2 degree or above in any discipline by September 2025, having
graduated no earlier than September 2023
• A full UK driving licence by 1st February 2025
• To live, or be ready to relocate, within a commutable distance from
your chosen Regional Distribution Centre
• To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
• Assertiveness and confidence in your communication skills
• The desire to learn, develop and succeed in a fast-moving, challenging
environment
Visit the Retail Graduate Management Programme page on our careers site
for more details on our application process, locations, and assessment
dates.
What you'll receive
• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Company Car
• Pension scheme
• Discounted Gym
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve
You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion,
welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate
individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we
reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date.
This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while
maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed,
we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your
application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career
and make a real difference, find
your place at Lidl and apply now
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