Rotational Retail Manager Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Lidl products (10%)

Holiday allowance (pro rata)

Contributory pension scheme

Company car

Training and development

Additional perks

Job summary

Lidl is offering a 23-month Retail Management Apprenticeship in the UK designed to develop leadership and operational skills across stores, warehouses and supply chain. You’ll rotate yearly, choosing specialist routes in Store, Warehouse or Supply Chain and gain hands-on experience to prepare for a management role.

The programme includes a video interview, assessment centre, a company car, pension and extensive development support.

Qualifications

• 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 2027
• 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 06/01/2027

Responsibilities

• Grow through exposure to a rotational programme across Store, Warehouse and Supply Chain
• Gain hands-on experience in key store roles and progress toward store management
• Learn logistics fundamentals by rotating around core warehouse areas and join the warehouse management team
• Understand how to order products, manage quality and freshness, and interact with suppliers in the regional supply chain

Skills

Assertiveness

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving licence

Proactive mindset

Resilience

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Attend assessment day

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or higher)

Job description

Lidl is offering a 23-month Retail Management Apprenticeship in the UK designed to develop leadership and operational skills across stores, warehouses and supply chain. You’ll rotate yearly, choosing specialist routes in Store, Warehouse or Supply Chain and gain hands-on experience to prepare for a management role.

The programme includes a video interview, assessment centre, a company car, pension and extensive development support.