Warehouse Operative

Lidl GB; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

10% in-store discount

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

Enhanced family leave

Gym discount

Job summary

Lidl GB is hiring a Warehouse Operative to ensure stores receive the right stock by picking products and supporting team tasks. You’ll handle orders independently to keep Lidl’s shelves stocked and customers satisfied.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week on a 05:00–13:00 shift, with pay £13.45–£14.45 per hour, pro rata holidays, and added uplifts for bank holidays (£2.00/hr) and night hours (£3.50/hr). Benefits include a pension and in-store discount.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet goals and targets.
• Excellent attention to detail and speed.
• High self-motivation to work hard.

Responsibilities

• Be guided by headset instructions to carry out picking swiftly.
• Pack a variety of products, including meat, fruit, frozen and chilled items, with premium payments where applicable.
• Ensure deliveries are stacked securely for transport.
• Report any damaged items to your manager.
• Independently work through your orders to stock Lidl shelves.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced environment

Drive to meet goals

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Job description

Summary

£13.45 - £14.45 per hour* | 37.5 hour contract | 05:00 - 13:00 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.

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