Customer Assistant (Night Shift)

Lidl; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

In-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Long service awards

Job summary

Lidl in Thatcham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Customer Assistant to join the team for night shifts on a 20-hour contract. You’ll help unpack deliveries, keep the store clean and stocked, and support promotions while meeting high standards.

Night shifts require attentiveness and reliability; you’ll benefit from a competitive hourly rate (£14.80–£15.30) with pro rata holiday, a 10% in-store discount, and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong focus on accuracy and speed of tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Willingness to contribute to store success, especially at night.

Responsibilities

• Unpack deliveries during the night weeknights and weekends.
• Ensure access areas are clear for drivers.
• Keep store clean and well-stocked on floor and behind scenes.
• Organise areas for promotions and special offers.
• Carry out regular freshness checks and rotate stock.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Commitment to store success

Night shift experience (preferable)

Job description

Summary

£14.80 - £15.30 per hour | 20 hour contract | night shifts | 30-35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're collaborative, determined and we all pitch in to help each other out.

Just like you.

As a Lidl Customer Assistant, you'll work together as a retail team to make sure we maintain our high standards day after day, night after night. From taking responsibility for the cleanliness of the store, to making sure it's well-stocked for our customers. This isn't just stacking shelves. This is feeding families. You'll also reap the rewards of your hard work putting a shift in so that the store is ready before the doors even open.

In return, we'll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per hour for work during bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for night shifts, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside Lidl.

We're proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have quality retail training and real opportunities to build your career.

What you'll do

• Precisely unpack deliveries through the night during the week and weekends
• Make sure all access areas are clear for our drivers
• Keep the store spick and span - both on the shop floor and behind the scenes
• Help organise specific areas for promotions and special offers
• Independently carry out regular freshness checks and make sure our stock is fully rotated

What you'll need

• Knowledge or experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Good attention to detail when working quickly
• The ability to react positively to changing priorities
• Self-motivation to work hard and do everything to the best of your ability
• The drive to work hard and contribute to the success of your store
• Ideally, previous experience working night shifts

What you'll receive

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

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