Retail Graduate Management Programme (Hiring Immediately)

LIDL; Bircotes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount

Holiday allowance

Company car

Pension scheme

Mentoring program

Job summary

Lidl UK is inviting graduates to join a structured 2-year retail leadership programme across Store, Warehouse and Supply Chain. You rotate through core areas, choose a specialist route in year 2, and build hands-on management experience to prepare for rapid progression.

The process includes a video interview and face-to-face assessment at our Regional Distribution Centre, with a strong emphasis on practical learning, development, and readiness to travel to stores nationwide.

Qualifications

• Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree.
• Eligible to work in the UK full-time and able to provide proof.
• Willingness to travel regularly to stores and live within commutable distance from your chosen Regional Distribution Centre.
• Full UK driving licence by 1st February#####7
• 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 29/0#####27

Skills

Willingness to travel

Driving licence

Assertiveness

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or higher)

Job description

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 29/01/#####.

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#####7
• 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 29/0#####27

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.

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