Warehouse Maintenance Operative

Lidl GB; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 30-35 days (pro rata

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension

Ongoing training

Job summary

Lidl GB is seeking a Warehouse Maintenance Operative in Doncaster to keep our distribution centre and stores running by maintaining equipment, machinery and fittings. You will support colleagues with a can-do attitude and help keep operations smooth and safe.

This 40-hour contract offers a competitive salary £28,500–£31,500 per annum, plus 30-35 days holiday (pro rata), a 10% in-store discount and enhanced family leave.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical handling equipment in a warehouse.
• Ability to use hand tools and lifting equipment.
• Motivation, positivity and initiative.
• Good multitasking to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Continually manage, repair and service our fleet and update service schedules and records.
• Sort out issues and fixing breakdowns, supporting all departments within our warehouse team.
• Problem solve and fault find on a range of Mechanical Handling Equipment.
• Collaborate and work alongside external contractors to complete complex maintenance tasks.
• Follow and encourage good working practices whilst being the health and safety guru.

Skills

Mechanical equipment handling

Hand tools experience

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Tools

PPTs

LLOPs

FLTs

Job description

Summary

£28,500 - £31,500 per annum | 40 hour contract | shifts | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 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 hard-working, focused and reliable.

Just like you.

As a Lidl Warehouse Maintenance Operative, you’ll be keeping our distribution centre and stores purring over and ticking along nicely by looking after our equipment, machinery, fixtures and fittings. From supporting your team with your can-do attitude to making sure our warehouse stays in tip‑top condition, your flexible approach to working shifts gives you a workplace full of variety and fresh challenges.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per hour for work during bank holidays, 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, and you’ll find your role rewarding in every sense. We'll make sure you have access to the right training to thrive in your new job.

What you’ll do

• Continually manage, repair and service our fleet and update service schedules and records
• Sort out issues and fixing breakdowns, supporting all departments within our warehouse team
• Problem solve and fault find on a range of Mechanical Handling Equipment
• 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

• Confidence working with mechanical equipment (PPT’s, LLOP’s and FLT’s)
• Ability to work with hand tools and specialist lifting equipment
• Motivation, positivity and initiative
• A flair for multi-tasking to prioritise conflicting deadlines
• An eye for detail in a busy working environment

What you’ll receive

• 30-35 days’ annual holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing training
• Plus more of the perks you deserve

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We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.