Warehouse Maintenance Operative - Warehouse

LIDL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension

Job summary

Lidl is hiring a Warehouse Maintenance Operative to support our Peterborough distribution centre. You will maintain equipment, fix breakdowns, and support multiple warehouse teams. A 20-hour contract is offered with the potential for 20–40 hours, plus holiday pro rata and other benefits.

Successful candidates will have experience with PPTs, LLOPs and FLTs, possess strong problem-solving skills, and demonstrate reliability and attention to safety. Training is provided to thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Confidence working with mechanical equipment (PPTs, LLOPs and FLTs).
• Ability to operate, repair, and maintain machinery within the warehouse.
• Experience with hand tools and lifting equipment.
• Motivation, positivity and initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise deadlines.
• Eye for detail in a busy environment.

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 being health and safety guru.
• Can offer 20-40 hour contract to the right candidate, depending on preference.

Skills

Mechanical equipment

Hand tools

Motivation

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Tools

PPTs

LLOPs

FLTs

Job description

Warehouse Maintenance Operative - Warehouse

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £28,500 - £31,500 per annum

Contract: 20-hour contract (option for 20-40 hours)

Reference: Lidl:745364

Summary: £28,500 - £31,500 per annum | 20 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 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. 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.

What you'll do

• 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 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 20-40 hour contract to the right candidate, depending on preference

What you'll need

• Confidence working with mechanical equipment (PPTs, LLOPs, and FLTs)
• 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