Store Maintenance Operative

Lidl GB; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Ongoing training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lidl GB is seeking a Store Maintenance Operative to support the upkeep of our Wednesbury stores and warehouses. You will handle general maintenance, painting, plumbing, and decorating tasks, ensuring facilities are safe and functional.

We offer a competitive £32,000–£34,000 salary per annum, 30 days holiday (pro rata), a 45-hour week, 10% in-store discount, enhanced family leave, and a contributory pension. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance work.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• NVQ or BTEC qualifications desirable.
• Eye for detail in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out structural maintenance in stores and warehouses.
• Attend to general building and labouring work.
• Paint, tiling and decorating tasks.
• Conduct plumbing duties.
• Frequent use of power tools.
• Carry out PPM visits and proactively fix faults.
• Collaborate with external contractors on complex tasks.
• Follow and promote safe working practices.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Multi-tasking

Hours flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ / BTEC qualification

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Summary

£32,000 - £34,000 per annum | 30 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 45 hours | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re versatile, resourceful and take pride in a job well done.

Just like you.

As a Store Maintenance Operative at Lidl, you’ll play a crucial role in the upkeep and improvement of our stores across our Wednesbury region. From groundwork repairs and plumbing to painting and decorating, this is the ideal role for a motivated jack-of-all-trades, who loves a bit of variety in their day-to-day.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have quality training and real opportunities to build your career.

What you'll do

• Carry out structural maintenance in both stores and warehouses
• Attend to general building and labouring work
• Put your decorating skills to good use, including painting and tiling
• Confidently carry out general plumbing duties
• Frequently use power tools
• Undertake PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) visits to store and work proactively to find and repair faults
• Collaborate and work alongside external contractors to complete complex maintenance tasks
• Follow and encourage good working practices whilst being the health and safety guru

What you'll need

• Experience in general maintenance work
• Strong numeracy skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines
• Flexibility with regards to working hours as some evenings and weekends will be required
• Relevant qualifications are desirable (i.e. NVQ, BTEC)
• An eye for detail in a busy working environment

What you'll receive

• 30 days' holiday
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing training
• Plus more of the perks you deserve

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