Lidl
Work wellbeing score is 60 out of 100
3.1 out of 5 stars.
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Lidl Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 1,444 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is Low, 60 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
Low

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
Below average

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Below average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
Low

About the company

  • CEO
    Christian Härtnagel
    58%
    approve of Christian Härtnagel's performance
  • Founded
    1994
  • Company size
    more than 10,000
  • Revenue
    more than £7B (GBP)
  • Industry
    Retail & Wholesale
  • Headquarters
    Lidl Deutschland Bonfeld...
  • Link
    Lidl website

In 1994, we launched our very first Lidl GB store – and we haven’t stopped growing since. Over 25 years later, over 920 stores, 13 warehouses and over 27,000 colleagues, deliver the highest quality products to millions of customers, all over the UK.

We believe that as we get bigger and better, our people should too. To us, that means giving them every opportunity to flourish and thrive. It means helping them keep busy doing the things they love to do. And, last but not least, it means providin...

In 1994, we launched our very first Lidl GB store – and we haven’t stopped growing since. Over 25 years later, over 920 stores, 13 warehouses and over 27,000 colleagues, deliver the highest quality products to millions of customers, all over the UK.

We believe that as we get bigger and better, our people should too. To us, that means giving them every opportunity to flourish and thrive. It means helping them keep busy doing the things they love to do. And, last but not least, it means providing them with whatever they need to keep moving forward. After all, it’s our people who got us to where we are today – and will get us to where we’re going tomorrow too. From store to warehouse to head office, we’re working together with our employees to take our business to extraordinary places.

A career a Lidl less ordinary.

Working here is a unique experience. No matter whether you join us in one of our stores or warehouses, or become part of our head office or regional office teams, you’ll find life at Lidl moves fast. We’re a business full of people who love keeping busy – and it’s because of that we’re always finding new and exciting ways to progress. We believe that by giving our people everything they need to make what we do better, we’re creating a place, and a pace, that helps everyone have a career they’ll enjoy.

We’re all in this together.

From our warehouses to our stores and offices, we help each other out, roll up our sleeves, and get things done. We have each other’s backs and we all pitch in; from Customer Assistants, to Store Managers or Warehouse Team Managers, and our office based support teams to Senior Directors. We’re one team, working together.

We get out what we put in.

Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense. Along with plenty of opportunities to progress your career, we also offer our people competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Whether you’re interested in saving for your future with our pension scheme or living for today with our generous holiday allowance, in-store discounts and cinema tickets, we believe in giving you what you need and what you want too.

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 working towards the same goal. No matter your role, you can make your mark as part of our success story.

Find out more about a career Lidl less ordinary.

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Customer Assistant

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Salaries

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 11K reviews and is evolving.

2.64 out of 5 stars.20192.60 out of 5 stars.20202.37 out of 5 stars.20212.83 out of 5 stars.20222.76 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

Warehouse Operative in Exeter, Devon
on 4 June 2023
Manage your Pick Rate
If you be a picker. You need to get your pick rate in 160 cases per hour. Which means you need to pick at least 3 cases per min.ATM always focus your pick rate.
Customer Assistant in 23 Cottingham Road HULL
on 6 June 2023
It's a great company
What is the best part of working at the company?Customer service and flexibility hours .What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Working pallets in the morningWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?The working environment is good. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Mondays, Wednesdays and weekends
Sales Assistant in London, Greater London
on 4 June 2023
fun
"One aspect that sets lidl apart is its commitment to employee growth and development. The organization offers a wide range of training programs, mentorship opportunities, and clear career paths. I have personally benefited from these initiatives, which have allowed me to expand my skill set and advance in my career."
Customer Service Assistant in Biggleswade
on 4 June 2023
Awful place to work
The Managers do not care about their staff. And you are constantly over worked and given over 50 hours a week when on a 20 hour contract. Extremely hard to swap shifts with others and have a never ending feeling of stress.
Customer Assistant in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
on 2 June 2023
not too bad at all
decent pay can be flexible on shifts.Bank holidays are considered regular days with the exception of Xmas day and are given extra holidays instead. no sick pay

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Interview insights

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Average experience
Interview is average
Process takes about a day or two

Interview questions

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Standard questions and scenario questions. Dont tell them what you think they want to hear, be completely honest and be yourself, that's a quality they look for in people.

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Lidl locations

  • London3.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Exeter2.6 out of 5 stars.
  • Glasgow3.2 out of 5 stars.
  • Doncaster3.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Newton Aycliffe2.7 out of 5 stars.

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