Retail Graduate Management Programme

Lidl GB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% in-store discount

Company car

Pension scheme

30 days pro rata holiday

London Weighting allowance

Job summary

Lidl GB invites you to join a 23-month rotational Retail Manager Programme across our Stores, Warehouses and Supply Chain in the UK. You’ll build leadership skills and experience from Customer Assistant roles to store management while developing core operational knowledge.

The programme includes a structured two-year pathway with a video interview and assessment centre, and a London-weighted benefits package. You’ll be expected to travel and relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2:2 or higher.
• Eligible to work in the UK full-time with proof on request.
• Willingness to travel to stores and live within commuting distance.
• Full UK driving licence by 1 February 2027.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building ability.
• Hands-on mindset for core operational processes.
• Eagerness to learn, develop and succeed in a fast-moving environment.
• Resilience and determination to stay motivated and adapt to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Rotational programme across Sales, Logistics and Supply Chain.
• Gain experience from Customer Assistant up to store management.
• Learn fundamentals of logistics and warehousing across core areas.
• Explore regional office-based supply chain management and supplier relations.
• Develop management experience and leadership skills over two years.
• Complete video interview and assessment centre in Distribution Centre on 13/01/2027.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Proactive mindset

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or higher)

Job description

£40,000 per annum | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car

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.

Ready to start your career at the heart of one of the UK's largest retailers? This is your chance to experience life at Lidl and all it has to offer. With experience spanning across our Stores, Warehouses & Supply Chain, you’ll build your leadership skills and develop your knowledge to become a Retail Manager from the ground up.

Summary

£40,000 per annum | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car

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.

Ready to start your career at the heart of one of the UK's largest retailers? This is your chance to experience life at Lidl and all it has to offer. With experience spanning across our Stores, Warehouses & Supply Chain, you’ll build your leadership skills and develop your knowledge to become a Retail Manager from the ground up.

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): You’ll gain experience in key store roles, starting as a Customer Assistant and working your way up to store management.
• Logistics (warehouse-based): 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): 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 early 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.

The process will also include a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held in our Regional Distribution Centre on 13/01/2027. We look forward to receiving your application.

What you'll need

• Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree
• Are eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and able to provide proof when required
• A willingness to travel regularly to stores and live within a commutable distance from your chosen Regional Distribution Centre
• A full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027
• Assertiveness and confidence in your communication skills, enabling you to build strong and valuable relationships.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with a strong desire to understand core operational processes.
• Enthusiasm to learn, develop and succeed in a fast-moving, challenging environment
• Resilience and determination, able to stay motivated, adapt to challenges, and maintain a positive approach
• Able to attend the assessment day on 13/01/2027

What you'll receive

• 10% in-store discount
• Pro-rata holiday allowance
• Company car
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced professional development and mentoring
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve
• plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

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.