Warehouse Operative (Hiring Immediately)

LIDL; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; 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 in Northfleet, Kent, is hiring a Warehouse Operative on a 40 hour contract with a shift from 12:00 to 20:30. The role offers a rate of £13.80–£14.45 per hour, plus enhanced holiday entitlement and a discount scheme.

You’ll help ensure stores receive stock on time, picking, packing, and supporting team tasks to keep shelves stocked and customers served. We value reliability and a strong work ethic, with progression opportunities as you settle into the role and earn wider benefits like

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
• Ability to meet targets and work efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Follow picking instructions via headset to complete tasks.
• Pack products including meat, fruit, frozen and chilled items.
• Ensure deliveries are stacked securely.
• Report damaged items to management.
• Work through orders independently to meet demand.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced environment

Goal driven

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

Warehouse Operative (Hiring Immediately)

2026-09-13T20:48:31

Northfleet

Kent

GB

DA11 9

Any

2026-10-20T03:46:27.823

Job Description Summary

£13.80 - £14.45 per hour

• | 40 hour contract | Shift time 12:00 - 20:30 | 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

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. 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.

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.