Warehouse Maintenance Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

In-store discount

Family leave

Pension scheme

Training

Job summary

Lidl GB is seeking a Warehouse Maintenance Operative to keep our distribution centre and stores running smoothly. You’ll look after equipment, machinery, fixtures and fittings with a flexible shift pattern, ensuring maintenance is carried out to high standards.

Join a role that offers a clear path to professional growth, on-site support, and opportunities to work with a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical equipment such as PPTs, LLOPs and FLTs.
• Ability to use hand tools and lifting equipment.
• Motivation, positivity and initiative.
• Excellent multi-tasking to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail in a busy warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Continually manage, repair and service fleet and update service schedules and records.
• Sort out issues and fix breakdowns across warehouse teams.
• Problem solve and fault find on mechanical handling equipment.
• Collaborate with external contractors to complete maintenance tasks.
• Follow health and safety practices and promote safe working standards.

Skills

Mechanical equipment

Hand tools

Teamwork

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Tools

PPTs

LLOPs

FLT

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.

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.