Facilities Management Graduate Programme - Head Office

LIDL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK offers a Facilities Management Graduate Programme based in Surbiton. This role aims to develop expertise through hands-on experience across different departments in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with a minimum 2:2 degree are encouraged to apply and will enjoy various benefits including a company car and employee discounts.

Benefits

30 days' holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Company Car

Pension scheme

Discounted Gym

Qualifications

• A minimum 2:2 degree awarded in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2026.
• To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise and management capabilities.
• Take on real project responsibility.
• Gain exposure to a national Facilities Management team.

Skills

Organised

Solutions-focused

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Facilities/Building Management, Business, or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Location: London

Job Title: Facilities Management Graduate Programme - Head Office

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Benefits:

• 30 days' holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Company Car
• Pension scheme
• Discounted Gym
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve
• Additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

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 passionate about what we do. Just like you.

Our Facilities Management team plays a vital role in keeping Lidl\'s estate running smoothly, ensuring our stores, warehouses, and offices are safe, efficient, and fit for the future. As part of our Real Estate department, you\'ll help manage the spaces that support millions of customers every week.

The Facilities Management Graduate programme allows you to rotate through key areas of our Real Estate operations, gaining hands-on experience in managing large projects, sustainability initiatives, and compliance procedures. Learning how to keep our sites operational, cost-effective, and support Lidl\'s ambitious growth plans. Over the course of the 23-month programme, you\'ll develop the technical knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced environment. From project planning to contractor management, you\'ll grow into a Facilities Management specialist.

If you\'re organised, solutions-focused, and ready to take on responsibility from day one, this is your chance to shape the spaces of one of the UK\'s fastest-growing retailers. We look forward to your application.

What you\'ll do

• Develop expertise and management capabilities
• Spend time in our Supply Chain, Logistics, Real Estate, and other Head Office teams, giving you great all-round knowledge
• Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up
• Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business
• Gain exposure to a national Facilities Management team and learn the market inside-out
• Understand how a successful Facilities Management team operates and what skills you need to thrive.

What you\'ll need

• A minimum 2:2 degree awarded in 2024, 2025, or 2026, but must be graduated by September 2026.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Facilities/Building Management, Business, or Engineering is preferred but not essential
• Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2026
• To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
• An enthusiastic self-starter with passion, resilience, and adaptability
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business
• A passion for playing your part in a team and ability to work independently
• Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• You will need to live, or be ready to relocate, within a commutable distance from the Head Office in Surbiton, Surrey

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.