Store Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

LIDL; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in the UK is seeking a Store Manager for maternity leave cover. In this role, you will manage daily store operations, focusing on KPIs while ensuring exceptional customer service. You will lead your team effectively and be responsible for optimizing store processes. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including holiday allowance and discounts, while promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Benefits

30–35 days holiday (pro‑rated)

Company car or car allowance

10% in‑store discount

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing store operations and KPIs.
• Proficiency in optimizing processes and leading a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and performance of the store.
• Optimize processes ensuring efficiency.
• Monitor and improve store KPIs.

Skills

Time management

Delegation

Problem-solving

Customer support

Job description

Store Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

Location: Leeds, Kent, UK, ME17 1.

Salary: £46,000 – £62,000 per annum | 30–35 days holiday (pro‑rated) | 10% in‑store discount | Pension scheme.

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table – but we also have a whole lot in common. As a Lidl Store Manager you’re ready to embrace our unique culture and play a key part in building our global business. From taking ownership of your store and keeping customers happy to developing and inspiring your team, you’ll lead from the front and guide us toward success. 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 of Lidl. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.

• Be responsible for managing and improving the day‑to‑day operations and performance of your store KPIs
• Optimise processes and solve problems to keep your store running like clockwork and your team focused on their tasks
• Excellent time‑management, delegation, and problem‑solving skills
• A pride in offering unmatched support to your customers and your team through every shift
• The confidence to monitor, manage and improve your store’s key performance indicators

• 30–35 days holiday (pro‑rated)
• A fully expensed company car or car allowance
• 10% in‑store discount
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Employment is conditional upon the company’s receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.