Retail Graduate Management Programme (Hiring Immediately)

LIDL; West of England; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

30 days holiday (pro rata)

In-store discount 10%

Company car

Pension scheme

Mentoring & professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Lidl invites you to join a 23-month rotational leadership programme across Stores, Warehouses and Supply Chain in the UK. You’ll start in Store roles, rotate through logistics and regional supply chain, and then specialise in your chosen path.

The programme aims to develop leadership, resilience and business acumen, with a competitive package and supportive mentoring. Salary starts at £40,000 per annum with 30 days holiday (pro rata), a company car and a 10% in-store discount, plus a pension

Formación

• A British university degree with a 2:2 or higher.
• Eligibility to work in the UK on a full-time basis with proof when required.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Lidl stores and live within commuting distance of a Regional Distribution Centre.
• Valid UK driving licence by the stated date.
• Assertiveness and confidence in communication to build relationships.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset to understand core operational processes.
• Enthusiasm to learn, develop and succeed in a fast-moving environment.
• Resilience and determination to stay motivated and adapt to challenges.

Responsabilidades

• Rotational programme across core business areas: Sales, Logistics, and Supply Chain.
• Gain hands-on experience from Customer Assistant to store management in sales.
• Learn logistics fundamentals and warehouse operations, then join warehouse management.
• Experience regional office supply chain activities including ordering and supplier interactions.
• Develop leadership experience to progress in retail management within 23 months.

Conocimientos

Degree 2:2+

Driving licence

UK work eligibility

Willingness to travel

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Enthusiasm to learn

Resilience

Educación

Bachelor's degree (2:2+)

Descripción del empleo

• 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

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.

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