Retail Leadership Trainee: Store, Warehouse & Supply Chain

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

Benefits offered by this job

10% in-store discount

Pro-rata holiday allowance

Company car

Pension scheme

Enhanced professional development and

Job summary

Lidl in the United Kingdom is launching a 23-month rotational Retail Manager programme designed to fast‑track your leadership career across Stores, Warehouses and Supply Chain.

You’ll rotate through Year 1 in Sales, Logistics and Store, then Year 2 specialise in Store, Warehouse or Supply Chain Management. The programme includes a video interview and assessment centre, with a £40,000 annual salary, pro‑rata holiday, and a company car.

Qualifications

• Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree.
• Eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis.
• Willing to travel regularly to stores and live within a commutable distance from your Regional Distribution Centre
• Full UK driving licence by 1 February 2027
• Assertiveness and confidence in your communication skills
• 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 29/01/2027

Responsibilities

• Year 1: spend time in core business areas – Sales, Logistics, and Supply Chain.
• Year 2: choose a specialist route in Store, Warehouse, or Supply Chain Management.
• Develop leadership skills and management experience across rotations.
• Video interview and face-to-face assessment centre as part of the process.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Willingness to travel

Proactive hands-on mindset

Resilience

Ability to attend assessment day

UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or higher)

Job description

Lidl in the United Kingdom is launching a 23-month rotational Retail Manager programme designed to fast‑track your leadership career across Stores, Warehouses and Supply Chain.

You’ll rotate through Year 1 in Sales, Logistics and Store, then Year 2 specialise in Store, Warehouse or Supply Chain Management. The programme includes a video interview and assessment centre, with a £40,000 annual salary, pro‑rata holiday, and a company car.