Construction Graduate Programme - Warehouse

Lidl GB

Bridgend

Summary

£40,000 pro rata

• | 23 month Fixed Term Contract | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car

This is a National Programme with Year 1 based in a region stated below and Year 2 based in London.

• Scotland - Includes the whole of Scotland.
• North - Newton Aycliffe, Leeds, Runcorn & Doncaster Regions.
• Midlands & Wales - Peterborough, Wednesbury & Bridgend Regions.
• London - Battersea, Belvedere & Luton Regions.
• South - Bristol, Exeter, Southampton & Northfleet Regions.

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a lot in common. We are curious, collaborative, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards while driving continuous improvement across our business.

Build the future with Lidl and lay the foundation for your career. Our Construction team is at the forefront of creating retail spaces where millions of customers shop every week. From the ground up, our real estate teams deliver sites that support Lidl's growth, and you can be a part of it, making this the perfect launchpad for your ambitions!

Setting the stage for your future, the Lidl Construction Graduate programme allows you to rotate through our real estate and construction departments, learning how we identify, acquire and deliver the best retail sites, that define our customer's shopping experience and drive the success of one of the UK's fastest growing retailers. You'll be solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment, following a structured training programme that allows you to gain real world experience and exposure right from the start of your journey. From planning and project management to operational excellence, you'll develop the skills needed to succeed in one of the UK's most competitive industries, building your expertise from day one.

The process will also include a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held in our Head Office in Tolworth on 30/11/2026 & 01/12/2026. We look forward to receiving your application.

What you'll do

• Develop construction expertise and management capabilities
• Spend time in our Retail, Logistics and Real Estate teams, giving you great all-round knowledge
• Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up
• Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business
• Work as part of a team, but be equally happy working independently on your sites
• Gain exposure to a national Real Estate team and learn the market inside-out
• Understand how a successful Real Estate team operates and what skills you need to thrive

What you'll need

• Achieved or 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree
• Are eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and able to provide proof when required
• Able to commute/relocate within a reasonable commute to our Head Office in Tolworth, South West London
• A degree in Real Estate, Construction and/or Engineering is essential
• To be a true people person with energy, passion, resilience and adaptability
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business
• A passion for playing your part in a team and ability to work independently
• Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• A desire to learn and develop new skills while challenging yourself in your work
• Be assertive and confident
• Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027

What you'll receive

• 10% in-store discount
• Pro-rata holiday allowance
• Enhanced professional development and mentoring
• A unique opportunity to influence national operational initiatives and business-critical projects
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the business
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve
• plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you're ready to get stuck in, begin your professional journey and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.


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to receiving your application. What you'll doDevelop construction expertise and management capabilities Spend time in our Retail, Logistics and Real Estate teams, giving you great all-round knowledge Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business Work as part of a team, but be equally happy working independently on your sites Gain exposure to a national Real Estate team and learn the market inside-out Understand how a successful Real Estate team operates and what skills you need to thrive What you'll needAchieved or 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree Are eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and able to provide proof when required Able to commute/relocate within a reasonable commute to our Head Office in Tolworth, South West London A degree in Real Estate, Construction and/or Engineering is essential To be a true people person with energy, passion, resilience and adaptability Ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business A passion for playing your part in a team and ability to work independently Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment A desire to learn and develop new skills while challenging yourself in your work Be assertive and confident Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027 What you'll receive10% in-store discount Pro-rata holiday allowance Enhanced professional development and mentoring A unique opportunity to influence national operational initiatives and business-critical projects Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the business Plus, more of the perks you deserve
• plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance. You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join