Deputy Logistics Manager - Newbridge

Lidl Ireland Head Office; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€52,500 rising to €67,000 after 3 yrs

€30 per unsocial hour shift

20 days holiday rising to 25 after 2y

Company pension

Flex pot benefits after 6 months

Circle K discounts

Leadership Academy invitation

Maternity & Paternity Leave top up

Bike to Work Scheme

Private medical insurance

Mobile & broadband discounts with 3

Job summary

Lidl is seeking a hands-on warehouse team leader for our regional distribution centre in Ireland. You will manage Warehouse Operatives across Goods In, Selections or Transport, delivering a high‑quality customer journey through efficient stock handling and operational excellence.

Join a 5-days‑out‑of‑7 shift pattern (including weekends) with day and night coverage, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package. Lidl supports development and leadership opportunities across the network.

Qualifications

• Drive and ambition at the highest level.
• Results oriented management style and a desire to succeed.
• Confident in managing relationships and motivating staff.
• Ability to lead a team and inspire others.
• Proven track record in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisation and communication abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable work style.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Warehouse Operatives in Goods In, Selections or Transport.
• Deliver a performance oriented and motivating workload environment.
• Demonstrate leadership by example in daily tasks.
• Manage and develop KPIs for the team.
• Engage with IT systems underpinning logistics processes.
• Conduct quality checks and product rotation per guidelines.
• Coordinate on-the-job training for staff and trainees.
• Develop and maintain team schedules and annual leave plans.

Skills

Drive and ambition

Results oriented

People leadership

Staff motivation

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Flexible/adaptive

Job description

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

Keeping over 220 Lidl stores across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland fully stocked is no small task. That’s the job of our regional distribution centres, matching supply and demand 24/7. With goods of all kinds flowing in and out, including fresh and frozen produce as well as non-food, it’s essential that they are received, stored and delivered on time and in excellent condition.

Our regional distribution centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we require staff to cover both day and night shifts.

Your shift pattern will be 5 days out of 7 (including weekends and bank holidays).

Working in either the Goods In, Selections or Transport team, reporting directly to the Logistics Manager you will be responsible for the management of employees in this area of the distribution centre. This exciting opportunity will offer you variety, responsibility and the satisfaction of knowing that your role is impacting on the success of all stores across the region.

We are looking for an individual who is keen to develop their soft and hard skill sets and move forward within the business thus enabling you to thrive, develop and learn within the environment.

What you'll do

• Lead a team of Warehouse Operatives in our Goods In, Selections or Transport departments ensuring stock is received, stored, packed and transported according to the highest standards
• Deliver a performance orientated and motivating work environment for all employees
• Participate in operational activities and demonstrate strong leadership skills through leading by example
• Management and development of key performance indicators
• Engagement and interaction with multiple IT systems which form the basis of key logistics processes within our Regional Distribution Centres
• Complete regular quality control checks and product rotation according to company guidelines
• Coordination of on the job training for all Warehouse Operatives and other trainees in order to develop employees and enable them to work proactively
• Development and maintenance of the team work schedules and annual leave planning

What you'll need

• Possess drive and ambition of the highest level
• A results orientated management style with a desire to succeed
• Have the confidence to manage relationships and motivate employees around you
• The ability to lead a team and demonstrate the skills required to inspire others
• A clear results driven work record, with a proven ability to work in a fast paced environment
• A strong multi-tasker with the ability to prioritise deadlines
• Possess strong organisation and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable work style
• Adept at managing people, controlling costs and demonstrating a hands‑on approach to ensure success

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €52,500 rising to €67,000 after 3 years
• Premium of €30 per shift for unsocial hours
• 20 days holiday per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Company pension
• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service
• Circle K discounts available for all employees
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on‑going development
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Private employee medical insurance
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief or political opinion.