Warehouse Operative

Lidl GB; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Gym discount

Job summary

Lidl GB is hiring a Warehouse Operative to ensure stores receive the right stock on time. You’ll handle picking, packing, and stock checks, working as part of a busy team in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll earn £13.80–£14.45 per hour on a 40-hour contract, with enhanced night and bank holiday pay, plus benefits including holiday entitlement, pension, and an in-store discount. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Driven to meet goals and targets.
• Excellent attention to detail when working quickly.
• Self-motivation to work hard and make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Be a multitasker, following picking instructions through headset.
• Pack a variety of products with accuracy.
• Ensure deliveries are stacked and secure.
• Report damaged items to the manager.
• Work through orders independently.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced environment

Goal-driven

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

Summary

£13.80 - £14.45 per hour* | 40 hour contract | Various shifts | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

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 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 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

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• The drive to meet your goals and targets
• Excellent attention to detail when working quickly
• Self-motivation to work hard and make a real difference

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

• 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.

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.