Warehouse Operative (Training Mentor)

Lidl GB; Leeds; 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 in Leeds is opening a state-of-the-art warehouse and recruiting Warehouse Operatives to support the launch in April 2027. You’ll join a training-focused program spanning regional sites with travel support and hands-on learning.

Role offers an attractive hourly rate, bank holiday enhancements, night premiums, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside Lidl.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience training colleagues.
• Driven to meet goals and targets.
• Excellent attention to detail and speed.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Train and onboard new team members with management.
• Provide weekly feedback on training progress.
• Support colleagues through training plans.
• Manage store returns and processing recalled products.
• Handle picking instructions via headset and carry out tasks swiftly.
• Pack products including meat, fruit, frozen and chilled items with premium payments for cold.
• Ensure deliveries are stacked and secure.
• Report damaged items to your manager.
• Independently process orders.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Training colleagues

Goal-oriented

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

Summary

• This only a smaller number of our immediate vacancies and we will be recruiting for a further Warehouse Operative colleagues toward the end of the year! Keep an eye on our careers website for future roles...*

£13.80 - 14.45 per hour* | 35 hour contract | Morning/Mid & Afternoon shifts | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme | NEW RDC OPENING LEEDS

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.

We are looking for colleagues who reach that next level and can support the training/ development of new and existing members. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the culture and teams and contribute to a successful opening.

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.

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).

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

• Train and onboard new team members, working closely with the management team throughout the process
• Provide weekly feedback on the training progress of new team members
• Support colleagues throughout their training plans
• Manage store returns efficiently and take responsibility for processing recalled products
• 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
• Experience of training colleagues
• 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.

£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.