Warehouse Operative, Ambient

Lidl Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Exeter is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure timely stock receipt for stores. Responsibilities include following picking instructions, packing diverse products, and managing deliveries. The role demands attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. In return, a competitive pay rate ranging from £13.65 to £20.65 per hour, multiple employee benefits, and opportunities for career advancement are offered. Join us to make a difference in customer satisfaction.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Gym discount

Qualifications

• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Driven to meet goals and targets.
• Attention to detail is essential for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Follow picking instructions carefully using a headset.
• Pack various products with attention to temperature sensitive items.
• Ensure safe stacking of deliveries.
• Report damaged items to management.
• Independently process orders.

Skills

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Excellent attention to detail

Self-motivation

Job description

Summary

£13.65 - £20.65 per hour

• 40 hour contract
• 6am-2:30pm shifts
• 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Pension scheme
• Additional rates: £1.50 extra per hour for freezer, £3.50 extra for 23:00-05:00, £2.00 extra on bank holidays

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

You’re Lidl like us. 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.