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 across Stores, Warehouses, and Supply Chain, developing the knowledge and resilience needed to become 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 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 to stores 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 to build strong relationships.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with a desire to understand core operational processes.
• Enthusiasm to learn, develop, and succeed in a fast-moving, challenging environment.
• Resilience and determination, with a positive approach to challenges.
• Ability to attend the assessment day on 29/01/2027.

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.
• Additional perks.