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Estate and Retail Operations Graduate Programme

Lidl GB
£40,000
London

Expected closing date: Monday, 26 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Graduate Programme in Facilities Management with a salary of £40,000 pro rata.
  • 23-month fixed-term contract with 30 days holiday (pro rata) and a 10% in-store discount.
  • Gain hands-on experience in project management, sustainability, and compliance across various departments.
  • Requires a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree and a full UK driving licence by February 2027.
  • Based at the Head Office in Tolworth, South West London.

About the Role

This 23-month fixed-term contract Graduate Programme in Facilities Management will provide hands-on experience in managing large projects, sustainability initiatives, and compliance procedures. You will rotate through key areas of Lidl's Real Estate operations, including Supply Chain, Logistics, and other Head Office teams, to gain comprehensive knowledge of how a rapidly growing retail business operates.

What You'll Do

  • Develop expertise and management capabilities.
  • Gain all-round knowledge by spending time in Supply Chain, Logistics, Real Estate, and other Head Office teams.
  • Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up.
  • Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference.
  • Gain exposure to a national Head Office Retail team and learn the market.
  • Understand the operations of a successful Head Office Retail team and the skills required to thrive.

What You'll Need

  • Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree.
  • A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or other relevant discipline is preferred but not essential.
  • Eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis.
  • Able to commute/relocate within a reasonable commute to our Head Office in Tolworth, South West London.
  • An enthusiastic self-starter with passion, resilience, and adaptability.
  • Ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business.
  • A passion for playing your part in a team and ability to work independently.
  • Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
  • Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027.

What You'll Receive

  • £40,000 pro rata salary.
  • An additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.
  • 30 days holiday (pro rata).
  • 10% in-store discount.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Enhanced professional development and mentoring.
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the business.
  • Company Car.