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Retail Graduate Management programme

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This is it. Your chance to experience life at Lidl and all it has to offer. With experience spanning across our stores, warehouses & regional offices, you’ll build your leadership skills and develop your knowledge to become a retail management professional.

This programme is rotational, taking you on a 23month learning journey that gives you the best possible exposure to our core business areas, along with a range of opportunities to build your experience, resilience, and business acumen.

What you’ll do

Year 1

In your first year, you’ll spend a period in each of the following core Lidl business areas:

Year 2

You’ll spend the next year honing your expertise and crafting your management experience to get the most out of your programme, putting you in the best position to take your career to the next level.

Your innovative ideas, drive, and ambition will ensure you take every opportunity to improve yourself – and the business. In return, you’ll be given all the tools you need to succeed.

"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, Lidl grad

Find out about the Lidl experience from some of our grads.

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What you'll need

  • A 2:2 degree in any discipline by September 2026, having graduated no earlier than September 2024.
  • A full UK driving license by March 2026.
  • To live – or be ready to relocate – within a commutable distance from your chosen Regional Distribution Centre
  • To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
  • The desire to learn, develop and succeed in a fast-moving, challenging environment
  • Assertiveness and confidence in your communication skills
  • The ability to maintain a positive mental attitude at all times

What you'll receive

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. We're proud to offer a salary of £40,000, a company car and a 30 days’ holiday (including bank holidays). You’ll also get to enjoy your 10% in-store discount, along with added corporate benefits, discounted gym memberships and access to wellness support services.

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Our locations

In Great Britain our stores are split across 13 regions, each supported by its own Regional Distribution Centre.

Our opportunities are nationwide, which means plenty of opportunities for you to choose from. Click on the tab below for a breakdown of our regions and the areas they cover.

"Every day is completely different and I am always learning so much." - Polly

Kick-start your career, get stuck in and make a real difference with Lidl GB.

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