Warehouse Operative (Reach Truck, Freezer)

February 9, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Warehouse Operative (Reach Truck, Freezer)

Company: Lidl

Job description: Summary

£11.80 up to £13.30 per hour*

AM Shift: 6am-2:30pm

Department: Freezer

Our warehouses never stop running; 24 hours a day, our Warehouse Operatives work a range of shifts to make sure our stores receive the right stock, when they need it. We rely on every single employee in the warehouse to roll up their sleeves and get the job done – from fruit and veg, to meat, poultry, and frozen goods, it’s your energy that helps get our 2,000 plus products into the hands of our customers.

If you’re looking for a job that keeps you on your toes with great rewards, then you’re in the right place. We’ll make sure our rotas are available 3 weeks in advance so you’ll always be able to make the most of your free time. If you love being productive and making every second count, you’ll love life at Lidl.

This is a role for the fast thinkers and without your hard work our store shelves would be empty, so accuracy is essential. Through a headset you’ll be given instructions to pick and pack selected products for each store, and it’s vital you keep up with the pace. Want to get in your daily 10,000 steps? Here, we call it the Lidl walk. Ready to take your first step? Find out more below and apply for a career a Lidl less ordinary.

If it all goes well, someone from the recruitment team will get in touch to chat about your application over the phone and following this you may be invited to face to face interview.

What you’ll do

  • Carefully check goods and get them moving into the warehouse
  • Move and load all kinds of food and non-food products
  • Make sure the stock is processed to the highest standards
  • Be happy to work in cold environments
  • Keep everything clean and safe

What you’ll need

  • Experience in a warehouse environment is a big help
  • Great maths skills and a keen eye for detail
  • To be confident working with moving equipment
  • A valid reach truck license if you’re applying for a Reach Truck role
  • Self-motivation, a can-do attitude and a sense of pride in a job well done

What you’ll receive

This isn’t getting by. This is getting what you deserve. We’re proud to have a culture and salary structure that promotes both the equality of opportunity, and pay.

Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We’re delighted to offer a competitive hourly rate, with 30-35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata). Save for your future with our pension scheme or save today with a 10% in-store discount, plus extra discounts on days out, cinema tickets and much more.

*Max. rate includes £1.50 extra per hour for hours worked in the freezer.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company’s receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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.

Expected salary: £30 – 35 per hour

Location: Chalton, Bedfordshire

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