Rotational Retail Leadership Path

Lidl; Newton Aycliffe; 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 offers a 23-month rotational programme designed to fast-track leadership in Store, Warehouse and Supply Chain. You will begin in a customer-facing role and rotate through core areas to build broad experience and management readiness.

In Year 2 you specialise and deepen expertise, with a final assessment day on 29/01/2027. A 2:2+ degree and UK work eligibility are required, along with a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree.
• Eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and able to provide proof when required.
• Willingness to travel regularly to stores and live within a commutable distance from your chosen Regional Distribution Centre.
• Full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027.
• Assertiveness and confidence in your communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships.
• 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 and adapt to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Year 1: spend time in Sales (store-based), Logistics (warehouse-based), and Supply Chain (regional office-based).
• Year 1: start as Customer Assistant and progress to store management.
• Year 1: learn logistics fundamentals by rotating through three core warehouse areas.
• Year 1: discover ordering, quality and supplier management in Supply Chain.
• Year 2: choose specialist route in Store, Warehouse, or Supply Chain and develop expertise.
• Year 2: craft management experience to reach leadership potential.
• Programme includes video interview and face-to-face assessment centre on 29/01/2027.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Proactive mindset

Resilience

Willingness to travel

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or higher)

Job description

Lidl in the United Kingdom offers a 23-month rotational programme designed to fast-track leadership in Store, Warehouse and Supply Chain. You will begin in a customer-facing role and rotate through core areas to build broad experience and management readiness.

In Year 2 you specialise and deepen expertise, with a final assessment day on 29/01/2027. A 2:2+ degree and UK work eligibility are required, along with a valid UK driving licence.