Retail Graduate Management Programme

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

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Pro-rata holiday

Company car

Pension scheme

Mentoring

Job summary

Lidl GB is offering a Retail Manager programme designed to fast-track you from Customer Assistant to regional roles across Store, Warehouse and Supply Chain. The first year blends store-based sales experience with logistics rotations and regional supply chain exposure in a structured development track.

In Year 2 you select a specialist path in Store, Warehouse or Supply Chain Management and continue refining leadership skills, with a formal assessment day and progression opportunities within

Qualifications

• 2:2 or higher Bachelor's degree required.
• Eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis.
• Willingness to travel regularly to stores.
• Full UK driving licence by 1 February 2027.
• Strong communication and proactive mindset.
• Ability to attend assessment day on 06/01/2027.

Responsibilities

• Year 1: Sales (store-based) and logistics (warehouse-based) rotations; gain experience in core store and warehouse roles.
• Year 1: Exposure to regional supply chain responsibilities and supplier interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Willingness to travel

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.

What you’ll do

Year 1

• 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 06/01/2027.

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 06/01/2027

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

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.