Facilities Management Graduate Programme

Salary: £40,000* per annum | Benefits: 30 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Summary:

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and passionate about what we do. Experience life at Lidl and discover what it takes to succeed as part of our Property teams who develop and manage the real estate footprint that provides the foundations our rapidly growing business needs to flourish. In an extremely competitive market, you'll join an industry-leading team as you rotate through various departments to learn how we manage state-of-the-art retail sites that define our customers' shopping experience.

You will be challenged to develop solutions to complex tasks in a fast-paced environment, but you will be supported every step of the way. Through a structured training programme and on-the-job exposure, you'll learn the soft skills and technical details of operational management as you become a Facilities Management specialist over the 23-month programme starting on the 1st September 2025.

What you'll do:

• Develop expertise and management capabilities
• Spend your first year rotating through our Facilities Management, Supply Chain Logistics, Procurement, and other Head Office teams
• Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates from stores to logistics and supply chain
• In your second year, you'll develop into a role in your core area
• Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business
• Gain exposure to a national Facilities Management team and learn the market inside-out
• Understand how a successful Facilities Management team operates and what skills you need to thrive

What you'll need:

• A degree (2:2 or above) in Quantity Surveying, Facilities/Building Management, Engineering or Business by September 2025, or graduated no earlier than September 2023
• Possession of a full UK driving licence is essential
• To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
• An enthusiastic self-starter with 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
• You will need to live - or be ready to relocate - within a commutable distance from the Head Office in Surbiton, Surrey
• Be able to attend the assessment centre on 13th or 14th January 2025

What you'll receive:

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Company Car
• Pension scheme
• Discounted Gym
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

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.

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.