Lidl graduate jobs & placements, Lidl student careers


Essentials:

Contact Details		Degree required:

Recruitment & Training Dept Lidl Ltd 19 Worple Road London SW19 4JS		Any Degree Discipline

e-mail: recruitment@lidl.co.uk		Annual vacancies: 30 vacancies

Online application:		Benefits:

See application page.		Contributory pension scheme Real long term career opportunities 35 days holiday per annum Starting salary £16,000 - £33,000 Opportunities to progress into senior management Company Car (District Manager only)

Application contact: See application page.		Start date: ASAP

Location: Nationwide		Closing Date: Ongoing

Industry sector:		Application procedure:

Retail		See application page.

The Company:

Best in our field

We are a well-established and highly successful discount retailer originating in Germany in the early 1970s, opening our first store in the UK in 1994. We currently have eight Regional Distribution Centres nationwide each servicing on average 70 stores. It’s not surprising that we have become a familiar name on the high street.

Retail is constantly evolving and we are always looking to change the way in which we do business, attracting new customers in the process. After all, our growth is determined by meeting the needs of our customers by providing high quality goods at low prices. Leading quality and cost competitiveness defines our market position.

Uncompromising on quality, we look for the same in their graduates. We are seeking talented and ambitious people who possess good commercial awareness, are excellent communicators and are highly motivated.

We take our social and environmental responsibilities as seriously as we take our business. We’re committed to keeping you up-to-date with the positive steps Lidl is taking, especially in terms of environmental issues, sustainability and healthy eating.

As an established international retailer we are pleased to offer opportunities within 23 European countries.

Graduate training and profiles:

It is important that your career starts off correctly so we give you a professional induction into the business before starting your hands on training programme.

You will start in a training store, which is generally located closely to where you live. Within retail the working environment changes quickly and you will soon learn that every day presents different challenges.

Your development is very important to us and you will receive a wealth of experience and development throughout your career.

Your development will not only make sure you have the skills and confidence to do your job and deliver outstanding customer service, but it will also enable your personal growth.

Other Graduate Opportunities Training Programmes are tailored around the specific route that you want to take. However a short period of time will be spent working in a Lidl store getting to understand the way our stores operate on a day-to-day basis.

Our Graduate Schemes

We offer two exciting store management opportunities to kick-start your career in a fast paced environment. Both schemes are store focused so you will spend time at a training store learning the different store roles. Our schemes are designed to train retail managers of the future, but how far you go is ultimately up to you. See which scheme suits you best.

Case Study

Name: Katie Gooding
University: University of the West of England

Retail is an industry I have always had an interest in and through part time jobs in various retail outlets I had developed a passion for delivering good customer service. Reading about the Lidl management placement scheme, I was excited about the responsibilities, challenges and salary the placement offered, and that the experience would provide me with the opportunity to develop my interest and passion for retail further.

I applied by sending my CV to Lidl UK ’s head office in London. Within three weeks I had a reply with an invite to attend a presentation and quick interview. The presentation provided an insight into the operations of Lidl and the structure of the placement. This was followed with a five-minute interview and numeracy test. A few weeks later I received a letter asking me to attend a second interview. I had an interview with the regional director for the South West, before I was offered my place with Lidl.

Since becoming a student I had shopped at Lidl a few times to cut down on expenditure. Before my placement year I was a little wary of the quality of some of the products Lidl offered, and before applying for my place I did wonder how much resources Lidl invest into their employees, and that maybe I would finish my placement year being a trained shelf stacker. Reading more into the placement scheme and getting really involved in the operations of Lidl during my years work placement, the opinions I held before hand have changed completely.

From the very beginning of my placement I was thrown into the driving seat and I love the hands on approach Lidl takes. Within my first three weeks of my placement during my basic training period in store, I became the safe key holder during my shifts, where I was responsible for setting up the tills, banking, cashing up and running end of day. The most challenging part of my placement came within the first three months, where I was running my own shifts during the Christmas period, the busiest time of the year. Being in charge of a Lidl store was a major responsibility and very daunting to start with.

When I had reached deputy store management level in store, I went to the regional distribution centre in Weston-Super-Mare, where I spent two months in the selection department of the warehouse. It was quite a different culture compared to store and I wasn’t sure whether I was going to enjoy it as much to start with. However once I got into it I really enjoyed my time here and by the end of my first month I was ready to run my own shifts, where I was supervising between 15 to 30 people, making sure stores were receiving the stock they required. From my time in selection I decided to stay in the warehouse and I spent the rest of my time in the transport department. There is an awful lot of information to take in on transport and I have found the procedures in this department the most challenging to get my head round, however one of my best moments was when I managed to route all the ordered stock out to all the stores within the south west region.

I have experienced so many different roles throughout my placement, not one day has been the same. One of my most enjoyable moments would be representing Lidl to students at Southampton University, where we promoted the opening of a new store. From the very start of the placement you are put into the driving seat and for me this was the best way to learn. It has not been easy, being responsible for managing a store and running your own shifts is challenging and I found that more often than not I would work overtime in order to complete the workload. However the experience I have gained has been well worth it. Having real life management experience I have developed far beyond I imagined I would from my placement year. It has been noted how I have grown more confident and developed core skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and assertiveness. The skills I have developed will be invaluable for the future, where I intend to further my career in retail and Lidl will be my first choice to provide me with such an opportunity.

Live jobs

GRADUATE STORE MANAGER

If you are looking to start a career in management, this is the opportunity to develop your management skills by leading a team of people within a store-based environment. This programme gives you a real taste of responsibility.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for people with a passion for retail, customer focussed and an eye for detail. You will be highly motivated and adaptable to change.

We also require a minimum 2:2 degree from any discipline and retail experience would be an advantage but not essential as we will train you in all aspects of retail.

What do we offer you?

Starting salary £24,000 per annum
30 days holiday
Opportunity to progress into district management training scheme
Contributory pension scheme

WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION

This programme is based in one of the eight Regional Distribution Centres in the UK. Before you start off on this scheme you will Lidl graduate jobs spend a short period of time getting to know how our stores operate on a day-to-day basis. By spending time in store you see how issues e.g. product availability can affect our customers.

By the end of this exciting programme you’ll know all about how distribution makes sure the right products get to the right places, at the right time – vital to our business success.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people who have a passion for retail, service and detail.

You will be highly motivated and adaptable to deliver across the diverse working environment that exists with our Regional Distribution Centres.

Our working week is not Monday to Friday, we operate 24/7. We also require a minimum of 2:1 ideally in logistics, supply chain management or a business management degree.

BUYING OPPORTUNITIES

Our purchasing department is based in our Head Office in Wimbledon and is responsible for sourcing thousands of products ranging from weekly non-food specials to fruit and vegetables on a daily and weekly basis.

They are also responsible for ensuring that the correct products are ordered and shipped to the relevant destinations to meet the needs of our business.

The buyers are committed to purchasing the best products and where possible, sourcing products locally.

You will develop relationships with both UK and European/International suppliers and work closely with our Regional Distribution Centres arranging deliveries. It is important that all staff understand how our business operates, therefore you will spend a short period of time in our stores getting to know our full product range and also how our stores operate on a daily basis.

In addition, you will spend time within one of our Regional Distribution Centres to fully appreciate warehousing and the importance of the supply chain. Some training may also take place at our Head Office in Germany.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals that are fluent in both English and German, are highly motivated and thrive on working in a fast paced office environment. You will be able to use your judgement to make quick decisions, will be an effective communicator and able to easily adapt to the changing environments. You will possess a minimum of 2:1 in any degree discipline.

PROPERTY

This is another exciting opportunity to join one of our national property teams as a trainee. You will spend a short period working in a store and then move on to shadow an existing Acquisitions and Construction Manager; this will give you the skills you need to make a valid contribution to our business. Your training will cover identification, negotiation and acquisition of sites, supporting all expansion, relocation and mixed use schemes. You will develop key relationships with landlords, developers and property companies and much, much more.

What are we looking for?

You will need to be highly organised to manage your busy work-load, proactive with an eye for detail and an excellent communicator. We require a minimum

2:1 in any degree discipline. A full UK driving licence is essential.

What do we offer for our other Graduate Opportunities?

Competitive salary depending upon experience
Real long term career opportunities
Contributory pension scheme
35 days holiday
Opportunity to study towards CITB and MSc qualification (property only)

DISTRICT MANAGER

This opportunity is for outstanding, self-confident individuals who can make their mark from day one, handling up to five stores.

A structured and hands-on approach allows graduates to take on early responsibility by being accountable for Human Resource Management, Cost Controls and for all performance indicators that are important for a business of this size.

Show us experience in the ability to lead and be part of a team and you will enjoy the taste of success.

What are we looking for?

Individuals passionate about retail, who can thrive in a fast-paced working environment and who will want to make a difference by driving the business forward. A natural leader, you will be highly motivated and a quick decision maker.

You will have a 2:1 degree from any discipline and proven leadership and organisational skills. In addition, you will hold a full UK driving licence.

What do we offer you?

Starting salary £27,000 rising to £33,000 per annum upon completion of training
Genuine management responsibility from early stage
Real career development and potential progression into senior management
Company car
35 days holiday
Contributory pension scheme

Job Title	Location	Salary
District Management - Lidl	Nationwide	competitive

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