As a trainee, you’ll work across all positions in store/warehouse, learning the business from the ground up. Over 18 months, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop leadership skills, and build your commercial know-how. You’ll be mentored by top industry experts and have the chance to explore different areas of the company throughout your journey with us.
What's in it for you? (Sales)
Phase 1: Sales Trainee Begin your journey with an 18-month structured training programme, combining hands-on experience and real responsibility from day one - all while earning £41,750
Phase 2: Unlock Trainee Sales Operations Manager Upon successful completion of the initial programme, you can unlock a 12-month advanced phase as a Trainee Sales Operations Manager, starting at £50,000
Phase 3: Sales Operations Manager Following continued success, you’ll transition into a permanent Sales Operations Manager with a clear salary pathway rising to £81,500 after 4 years
What's in it for you? (Logistics)
Phase 1: Logistics Trainee Begin your journey with an 18-month structured training programme, combining hands-on experience and real responsibility from day one - all while earning £41,750
Phase 2: Unlock the Advanced Phase Upon successful completion of the initial programme, you can unlock a 12-month advanced phase as a Trainee Regional Logistics Manager, starting at £50,000
Phase 3: Regional Logistics Manager Following continued success, you’ll transition into a permanent Regional Logistics Manager with a clear salary pathway £68,000 after 3 years
What you'll need?
A 2.1 degree in any discipline
A full, clean driving licence
Strong communication, planning, and analytical skills
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment
A flexible, organised, and hard-working mindset
A genuine interest in retail and leadership
Our Benefits
At Lidl we are committed to looking after you not only at work, but also in your personal life. This means that when it comes to your benefits package, we mean more than just the competitive salaries we offer. We have listed some below, but you can read about all of the various benefits we offer on our benefits page under Life at Lidl.
Training & Development We're fully dedicated to your personal and professional development to help you reach your potential.
Annual Leave Having time off to spend however you wish is essential for your physical and mental wellbeing; to allow for relaxation and to catch up with things outside the workplace. At Lidl, we provide up to 34 days paid annual leave each year (pro rata, including Bank Holidays).
Pension Scheme All employees are entitled to join the Lidl Pension Scheme after a qualifying period. This benefit is provided by the company allowing you to save for your retirement.
Sick Leave From time to time we all unforunately fall ill. In order to reduce the burden when this occurs, Lidl generously provides 20 days paid sick leave (after 6 months of service). The necessary medical certificates may be required depending on the length of leave taken.
Work Safe. Live Well Programme Throughout the year, we promote wellness initiatives to support your safety and wellbeing at Lidl. Initiatives range from supporting your physical and mental health to ensuring your safety in the workplace.
Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave Top Up We provide a generous remuneration top up for maternity and adoption leave to encourage new mothers to take that time out to bond with thei new arival. Statutory leave allows fathers to take 2 weeks leave to enjoy the arrival of their newborn or newly adopted child. At Lidl, we offer employees a generous remuneration top up to supplement this leave.
Cycle to Work Scheme Using the Cycle to Work scheme, Lidl can help you attain a brand-new bike and safety equipment worth up to £1,000 of tax relief after a qualifying period of service. You can also utilise a salary sacrifice arrangement to pay for the bike over a 12-month period so that you can save up to 50% of the retail price.
Lidl Social Hosting sports & social events throughout Ireland, this club presents many opportunities to meet your colleagues through sport and become part of teams competing both internally and externally. There are annual trips abroad that are a huge success and plenty of social events throughout the year.
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