Customer Assistant New Store Opening

Lidl GB; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Long service award

Plus, more of the perks you deserve

Job summary

Lidl GB is opening a brand-new store in 2027. You’ll join as a Customer Assistant and gain hands-on experience in a busy retail environment, training in nearby Lidl stores ahead of launch. Progression paths could lead to roles such as Freshness, Non-Food or Bakery Specialist, supported by strong training and development.

In return, you’ll receive competitive hourly pay with enhanced rates for bank holidays and nights, plus a benefits package and ample opportunities to grow within Lidl.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Flexibility to start a shift early or finish late.
• A positive approach to changing priorities.
• Drive and passion to work hard and make your store a success.
• A smile on your face and a friendly manner to inspire your team and help our customers.

Responsibilities

• Be a Lidl expert, helping our customers with their questions, queries and requests
• Efficiently work deliveries as they arrive in store
• Passionately provide excellent customer service
• Proactively keep the bakery topped up by baking fresh goods
• Expertly merchandise and maintain our middle aisles of Non‑Food products

Skills

Experience in fast-paced environment

Excellent customer service

Shift flexibility

Positive attitude

Drive and ambition

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Summary

£13.45 - £14.45 per hour | 35 hour contract | Various shifts between 5am and 11pm | New Store Opening 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we’re collaborative, determined and we all pitch in to help each other out.

Just like you.

Just a quick heads-up: this role is for our brand-new store opening its doors in 2027! While the new store is being built and prepared, you’ll be getting hands‑on experience and training in our nearby Lidl stores so you're fully ready for launch day.

As a Lidl Customer Assistant, no two shifts are the same. From restocking shelves to jumping on tills, you’ll keep moving, keep business booming and never be bored. You’ll take pride in going the extra mile to keep the store clean, tidy and organised, working closely with your retail colleagues and making sure that every customer receives the service they deserve.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, with an additional £2.00 per hour for bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for nights, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well‑being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there’ll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your retail role and champion you to succeed in your career here - you could even become a Freshness, Non‑Food or Bakery Specialist.

What you’ll do

• Be a Lidl expert, helping our customers with their questions, queries and requests
• Efficiently work deliveries as they arrive in store
• Passionately provide excellent customer service
• Proactively keep the bakery topped up by baking fresh goods
• Expertly merchandise and maintain our middle aisles of Non‑Food products

What you’ll need

• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Flexibility to start a shift early or finish late
• A positive approach to changing priorities
• Drive and passion to work hard and make your store a success
• A smile on your face and a friendly manner to inspire your team and help our customers

What you’ll receive

• 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Long service award
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

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