Meet our grads
So what's life really like on our grad programmes?
We've caught up with some of our Lidl grads to find out about their experience so far. You'll find a snapshot of what they had to say below, alongside the videos they've featured in this year.
We'd like to send a massive shout out to our Lidl grads for taking the time out of their busy day to feature!
"A lot of my friends say they're bored on their graduate programmes. At Lidl, you're never bored.
I would recommend Lidl if you like having something new to do every day. If you love to adapt, if you like a fast-paced environment, then this is the place for you."
- Jess
"I chose Lidl because I wanted to join a company that was going places. Lidl are going from strength to strength, and I really wanted to be part of that growth.
You’re not seen as a temporary colleague. You get involved from your first day, and I feel like I've already made a real positive impact on the way we’re doing things."
- Alfie
"I would absolutely recommend joining Lidl.
You're trusted and given responsibility from the get-go; you get to see lots of different areas of the business and understand how they come together. Every single day is different, and no two days are the same."
- Simran
"The work culture is like really nice - the amount of support I get is unreal.
You can’t just sit back in this programme. It's hands on. You get involved. It's a fast-paced environment and you get out as much as you put in."
- Skye
"The level of support I've received from both my line managers and the teams that I've joined has been great.
They've been very welcoming and made me feel like I was a part of the team from day one."
- Terry
"I would definitely recommend working at Lidl.
I felt very supported in my transition from university into my first career, and I think it's a great place for a working professional to get a full understanding of retail."
- Leanne
“My advice to anyone joining Lidl is to dive straight in. Embrace the learning journey.
There's going to be plenty of occasions where there's going to be valuable learning experiences, and if you're able to really digest those, there's really no end to what you can achieve.”
- Cameron
"I would really recommend joining Lidl because of the amount of opportunity and responsibility you get right from day one.
Lidl is – and isn’t – what I expected. I definitely expected to see the creativity and passion behind our marketing campaigns, but I didn’t expect the amount of work that goes into every single press shot or social media post you see."
- Mariam
"Lidl is full of opportunities. I’ve had experience in all areas of the business, and with a well-rounded view before specialising, I can really see myself as a future leader.
What you put in is what you get out. Be flexible, be willing to learn and ask loads of questions to as many people as possible."
- Dan
"The Buying Programme is what I expected and more. I’ve had the chance to see, hands-on, how our products develop from an idea to being in store, working with so many people across the business.
What I didn't expect was how much responsibility you do get from day one, and how much we interact with senior stakeholders within the business on a day-to-day basis. It’s been really exciting for me."
- Maddy