Retail Leadership Graduate Programme - 23-Month Rotational

Prospects; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% discount on Lidl products

Pro-rata holiday allowance

Company car

Pension scheme

Development and mentoring

Discounts on corporate products and aff

Job summary

Lidl in the United Kingdom offers a 23-month rotational Retail Manager programme across Stores, Warehouses and Supply Chain, designed to develop leadership and business acumen. You’ll start in Year 1 in sales, logistics, and regional supply chain roles, with a video interview and assessment centre in January 2027.

In Year 2 you will choose a specialist route in Store, Warehouse, or Supply Chain Management and continue developing toward leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2:2 or higher.
• Willingness to travel regularly to stores and live within commutable distance from the Regional Distribution Centre.
• Full UK driving licence by 1 February 2027.
• Able to attend the assessment day on 25/01/2027.
• Eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and provide proof when required.

Responsibilities

• Year 1: Sales (store-based) experience, starting as Customer Assistant and progressing to store management.
• Year 1: Logistics (warehouse-based) rotations across core warehouse areas.
• Year 1: Supply Chain (regional office-based) exposure to ordering, quality, freshness and supplier relations.

Skills

Leadership

Assertiveness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Lidl in the United Kingdom offers a 23-month rotational Retail Manager programme across Stores, Warehouses and Supply Chain, designed to develop leadership and business acumen. You’ll start in Year 1 in sales, logistics, and regional supply chain roles, with a video interview and assessment centre in January 2027.

In Year 2 you will choose a specialist route in Store, Warehouse, or Supply Chain Management and continue developing toward leadership.