Warehouse Maintenance Operative

Lidl; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,873 - 20,856; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Ongoing training

Job summary

Lidl is hiring a Warehouse Maintenance Operative to keep our distribution centre and stores running smoothly. You will maintain equipment, fix breakdowns, and support the warehouse team with a proactive, flexible approach.

The role offers a 20-40 hour contract with shift variety and opportunities for training. We offer a competitive hourly rate plus a benefits package including holiday entitlement, pension and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with mechanical equipment in a warehouse or industrial setting.
• Ability to operate, repair and maintain machinery in a high-volume environment.
• Motivation, reliability and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical equipment handling

Hand tools

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Initiative

Safety awareness

Job description

Summary

£13.70 - £15.14 per hour | 20-40 hour contract | 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 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
• Can offer a 20-40 hour contract to the right candidate, depending on preference

What you\'ll need

• Confidence working with mechanical equipment (PPT\'s, LLOP\'s and FLT\'s)
• Be able to operate, repair, and maintain machinery and existing fleet within the warehouse
• 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. If you\'re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

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.