Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 23-month fixed-term contract for a Retail Operations Graduate Management Programme.
- Starting salary of £40,000 pro rata with a company car and 10% in-store discount.
- Gain end-to-end understanding of retail operations across stores, logistics, and supply chain.
- Requires a 2:2 degree or higher and a full UK driving licence.
- Assessment centre on 28/01/2027.
About the Role
This programme offers ambitious, analytical and operationally minded graduates the opportunity to gain a unique end-to-end understanding of how Lidl operates.
What you'll do
Year 1: Regional Placement
- Begin with a 12-month regional placement across 14 regions in Great Britain.
- Develop a strong operational foundation by working closely with colleagues in Stores, Logistics, and Regional Supply Chain.
- Gain first-hand experience of day-to-day operations, building leadership, coaching, and decision-making skills.
- Understand Lidl's end-to-end product journey, from suppliers to over 1,000 stores.
- Gain exposure to forecasting, stock management, logistics planning, and operational performance.
Year 2: Head Office (Tolworth)
- Choose a specialist route in Store, Warehouse, or Supply Chain Management.
- Broaden experience through high-profile projects, analysing performance data, and identifying optimisation opportunities.
- Act as a key link between strategic and operational teams, supporting business priorities.
- Continue to develop leadership capabilities by influencing positive change and supporting operational teams.
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 Regional Distribution Centres nationwide.
- A full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027.
- A genuine interest in retail operations and a passion for driving performance and efficiency.
- A proactive, hands-on mindset with a strong desire to understand core operational processes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Ability to analyse data effectively and a drive to consistently achieve KPI targets.
- A keen eye for detail to monitor and control costs, rotas, and transport schedules.
- An open, clear, and adaptable communication style.
- An authentic, can-do approach with enthusiasm and determination.
- Able to attend the assessment day on 28/01/2027.
What you'll receive
- £40,000 pro rata salary
- 10% in-store discount
- Pro-rata holiday allowance (30 days)
- Company car
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced professional development and mentoring
- An additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.