Warehouse Operative

Lidl GB; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-store discount 10%

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Gym discount

Holiday allowance 30-35 days (pro rata

Job summary

Lidl GB is opening a state-of-the-art Leeds regional distribution centre in 2027. You will join as a Warehouse Operative for goods issue and operational picking, supporting timely stock movement and order processing. Training is provided before launch, including regional and Luton training with EWM guidance.

Expect competitive pay and benefits as part of Lidl’s warehousing team. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas, with a clear path for progression within a large,

Qualifications

• Motivated to pick stock quickly and efficiently.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.
• Flexible to work in other areas (chiller, fresh, freezer).
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions via headset.
• Eye for detail to identify and report damaged items.

Responsibilities

• Follow picking instructions accurately via headset.
• Pack ambient products and work in other areas as needed (meat, fruit, frozen, chilled).
• Ensure deliveries are properly stacked and secure.
• Report damaged items to the manager.
• Work independently to complete orders.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Flexibility

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Summary

£13.80 - 14.45 per hour* | 35-hour contract | Permanent | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | New Warehouse Opening Spring 2027

• NOW RECRUITING MORNING SHIFT OPERATIVES (Ambient Picking AM Shift) COLLEAGUES (Afternoon/Night Shift to be advertised in due course along with other departments)

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 Warehouse Operative (Goods Issue - Operational Picking) for our upcoming state-of-the-art Leeds Regional Distribution Centre (RDC), you’ll play a vital role in keeping our warehouse operations running smoothly from picking products and moving stock to our outbound lanes making sure orders are processed correctly, you’ll be part of a team that gets our products into our customers’ hands.

Our Brand-new, State-of-the-art Warehouse In Leeds Is Set To Open In April 2027! To Ensure You Are Fully Prepared And Empowered For Launch Day, Your Journey With Us Will Include Comprehensive, Paid Hands-on Training Prior To The Site Opening

• Neighbouring Regional Training (Doncaster, Runcorn, Newton Aycliffe): You will gain initial operational experience across our neighbouring regional sites. To make your journey hassle-free, Lidl will provide a dedicated coach service to and from work each day during this training period (travel time included in working hours).
• Luton RDC Training: You will also spend time training at Luton - Lidl’s largest RDC - to learn and master our newest, cutting-edge Warehouse Management System (EWM).

As a Lidl Warehouse Operative, you’ll make sure our stores receive the right stock when they need it. From picking products to helping out in team tasks like checking stock, you’ll roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You’ll work through your orders independently to help get our 2,000-plus products into the hands of happy customers, taking pride in the fact that without you, our shelves would be empty.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, with an additional £2.00 per hour for bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for nights, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there’ll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.

What you'll do

• Be a multitasker, carefully listening to picking instructions through your headset to carry them out swiftly
• Pack a variety of our ambient products yet be flexible to work in other areas if needed, picking products including meat, fruit, frozen and chilled items (with premium payments of £1.50/hour when working at temperatures as low as -18°C)
• Make sure your deliveries are perfectly stacked and secure
• Report any damaged items to your manager
• Be responsible for independently working through your orders

What you'll need

• Motivated to push yourself to pick stock onto pallets as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• A strong commitment to adhering to health and safety, taking care to ensure our products reach stores safely.
• To be flexible to pick in other areas as requested by your line manager—not just ambient products, but also in the chiller, fresh fruit & veg, and freezer environments.
• The desire to work individually, while also acting as part of a wider collective to achieve a common goal and aim.
• The ability to multitask, carefully listening to picking instructions through your headset to carry them out swiftly.
• An eye for detail to spot and proactively report any damaged items to your manager.

What you'll receive

• 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Gym discount
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

Thinking of using AI to help with your application? AI tools (e.g. Chat GPT, Gemini) can help you get started and prepared for your interview but remember that our team can easily spot AI-generated responses. The applications that stand out most are the ones that feel genuine and reflect your unique self.

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.

• Max. rate includes £1.50 extra per hour for hours worked in the freezer and £3.50 extra per hour for hours worked between 23.00 - 05.00.

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.