Retail Graduate Management Programme

This is a 23-month rotational programme designed to give you exposure to Lidl's core business areas and build your leadership skills. You will gain experience in Stores, Warehouses & Supply Chain, with the aim of developing you into a Retail Manager.

What you'll do

Year 1:

• Sales (store-based): Gain experience in key store roles, starting as a Customer Assistant and progressing towards store management.
• Logistics (warehouse-based): Learn the fundamentals of logistics and warehousing, rotating through core warehouse areas before joining the warehouse management team.
• Supply Chain (regional office-based): Understand product ordering, quality and freshness management, and supplier relations.

Year 2:

• Choose a specialist route in Store, Warehouse, or Supply Chain Management.
• Hone your expertise and management experience to advance your early career.

What you'll need

• Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree.
• Eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis.
• Willingness to travel regularly and live within a commutable distance from your chosen Regional Distribution Centre.
• A full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027.
• Assertiveness and confidence in communication.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with a desire to understand core operational processes.
• Enthusiasm to learn, develop, and succeed in a fast-moving environment.
• Resilience and determination.
• Able to attend the assessment day on 27/01/2027.

What you'll receive

• £40,000 per annum salary.
• 10% in-store discount.
• Pro-rata holiday allowance.
• Company car.
• Pension scheme.
• Enhanced professional development and mentoring.
• Other benefits and perks.