Life at Lidl

Life at Lidl

Looking for a career a Lidl less ordinary? Lidl Ireland is your one stop shop for an exciting journey shaped by you! At Lidl, no two days are the same and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Get ready to be catapulted into retail in the fast lane because when you’re expanding as fast as us, you need a team of exceptional high performers working together to drive rapid expansion and innovation.

We’re always looking for motivated people who are in search of a challenge to make our stores, products and shopping experience a cut above the rest.

Read more about us below to find out why there’s never been a better time to join Lidl Ireland.

 

Busy is our middle name

If you’re the kind of person who likes to be busy, then Lidl is the place for you. In our close-knit, high performing teams, there’s always something new and exciting on the horizon and for those of us who don’t like to stand still, this is a place, and a pace, that we enjoy.

 

We all pitch in

We’re one team – we support our colleagues, roll up our sleeves and get things done. From Customer Assistants, to Store Managers or Warehouse Team Managers, and our Head Office support teams to our Board of Directors. We’re all in this together.

 

Continuous progress is fundamental

As our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people. As individuals, as teams, and as a business, we strive to make progress whatever we are doing, and at a pace you won’t find elsewhere. Lidl is a trailblazer in the retail industry routed in efficiency, delivering the highest quality products at the best value on the market. 

 

Simple efficiency is key

We’re successful because we keep it simple; we care about getting things done and doing them right. We measure everything, to ensure we’re using our time most efficiently and most effectively. We are agile and adaptive, and we don’t miss a beat.

 

We trust and support each other

We’ll give you the tools and training you need to be your best and we trust you to take on responsibility and run with it, but when you need support, help is never far away.

 

We focus on resources on what matters

We invest in the important things: from new stores and better distribution; to better rewards and our people’s development; to our social responsibilities and the environment. We’re always looking at how to improve ourselves and the opportunities we offer to our people.

 

We’re part of the community fabric

The work we do puts food on families’ tables across the island of Ireland. We strive to support the communities we operate in and our 260-strong local supplier network across the country. We’re proud to provide secure, local jobs now with many more on the horizon in the future as we expand. We’re proud to contribute to the communities in which we operate but supporting our charity partner Jigsaw and supporting over 300 local food charity and community groups through Food Cloud donations.

 

We make a tangible impact

Everyone at Lidl plays their part in our overall success. Although we’re lots of different people doing lots of different things, it’s all important, and we’re all working towards the same goal. No matter your role, you can make your mark as part of our success story.

With warehouses throughout the island of Ireland, you'll always have an opportunity nearby. Check out the map below to see the locations of our regional distribution centres.

Our Benefits

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 and Development

We’re fully dedicated to your personal development to help you reach your potential.

Pension Scheme

All employees are invited to join the Lidl Pension Scheme after a qualifying period. This benefit is provided by the company allowing you to save for your retirement.

Annual Leave

Having time off to spend however you wish is essential for your physical and mental wellbeing. At Lidl, we provide up to 25 days annual leave each year plus 10 statutory days.

Maternity, Paternity & Adopting 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 their new arrival. Statutory leave allows fathers to take two 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.

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.

Lidl Social

Hosting sports and 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.

Bike to Work Scheme

Using the Bike 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 6-month period so that you can save up to 51% of the retail price.

Sick Leave

From time to time we all unfortunately fall ill. In order to reduce the burden when this occurs, Lidl generously provides 20 days paid sick leave as part of our absence policy.

Mark O'Connor, Store Manager

"No two days are the same and I am constantly learning."

Rowan Stewart, Desk Clerk

"The team is sound, and you can progress here too!"

Janice O'Connell, Regional Logistics Director

"My role is so diverse, no one day is the same. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is being part of a team allowing us to share and collaborate our ideas."

Lee Jordan, Sales Director and Former Sales Graduate

"The experience I have gained is one of a kind. I have had the opportunity to lead, deliver and roll out real-world projects from day one."

Ian Monaghan, Facilities Operations Director

"At Lidl, we've prioritised building not only an exceptional place to work, but also an inclusive, rewarding and fulfilling culture for our employees."

Ciaran McAlorum, Deputy Logistics Manager

"There are loads of benefits, I can get my work done and still take the kids to school!"

Sale Operations Director

"My teams are hardworking and efficient, we create an environment that encourages teamwork, trust and respect."