Since arriving in Great Britain in 1994, Lidl GB has experienced continuous growth and is now the UK’s fifth largest supermarket with over 35,000 employees, across more than 1,010 stores and 13 distribution centres spanning England, Scotland, and Wales.
The discounter takes pride in its value-led proposition, providing customers across Great Britain, from Dingwall in the highlands of Scotland to Penzance in Cornwall, with the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices.
Driven by a core commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, the retailer sources two-thirds of its products from British suppliers.
The starting pay rate for hourly-paid colleagues is £13.45 per hour, rising to £14.45 with length of service. Colleagues get a 10% in-store discount from day one. Other benefits include enhanced holiday entitlement, highly competitive maternity pay, life assurance and optional health/dental insurance. Up to 40 jobs will be created by this proposed new store. More information on jobs will be available closer to the store opening date, through the website:
careers.lidl.co.uk.
All Lidl recruitment specifically targets our stores’ primary catchment areas (usually less than a five-minute drive from the store). This means that around 80% of the jobs could be filled locally, providing a real boost to the local economy
Our work with graduates and undergraduates has resulted in a wide range of recognition and Lidl offers a number of career progression initiatives, including:
More information on jobs will be available closer to the store opening date.
The proposed store will meet Lidl’s high sustainability standards which are intended to minimise environmental impact over the lifetime of the store.
Store heating and lighting systems are controlled by a computerised Building Management System (BMS) to minimise energy consumption
All stock movement within stores is manual, avoiding unnecessary energy usage or noise pollution
Motion sensors throughout our warehouses minimise electricity consumption and flow control devices are used to limit excess water usage
The store will have two rapid Electric Vehicle charging bays, depending on vehicle battery they can provide up to 80% charge in approximately 50 minutes
The car park lighting is switched off overnight and is controlled by a lux sensor during trading hours
Our delivery vehicles are used to remove waste from the store on their return journey to the nearest Regional Distribution Centre, where the waste/recyclable material is sorted and managed centrally. This also helps to reduce vehicle trips to each store
Lidl refrigeration plant has low carbon emissions ratings and operates without the need for chlorofluorocarbons. Chilled food cabinets use night blinds to save energy overnight
Lidl are sector leaders in terms of recycling management with all cardboard and plastic produced from stores being recycled back into boxes and carrier bags, ready to be used again
Value is so much more than a price tag. Great value gives you more of the things you actually value. Like time away with the family, an exciting new addition to the weekly dinner plan or a surprise when you need it most. And you value your food. Real food. Fresh food. Quality that speaks for itself. So, we’ll always strive to give you great value. Local suppliers growing fantastic produce and award winners stocking your kitchen cupboards. Just great food at Lidl prices.
We also believe that everybody should be able to shop sustainably. It’s why we’re making green and ethical choices both accessible and affordable to all who shop with us. Our vision is to make Good Food accessible for everyone.
Lidl GB sells over 100 different Fairtrade certified products throughout the year, from bananas originating from Colombia, tea picked in Kenya and cocoa for our chocolate, grown in Cote d’Ivoire. In addition to the products we sell all year round, we proudly support specific Fairtrade campaigns such as Fairtrade Fortnight.
For us, local sourcing is about celebrating all the wonderful food and drink Britain produces, supporting domestic farmers and ensuring customers can enjoy a wide range of British produce.
Total investment in the British food industry by the end of the latest financial year
Here at LIDL GB, we have gone beyond our commitment…
At Lidl, we’re proud of our Great British partnerships and work with a number of organisations and charities that reflect our values. Each of our stores are partnered with local community groups such as food banks and homeless shelters to redistribute our surplus food and customer donations. Our localised programme enables direct support within the communities we serve and aims to donate over 5 million meals every year.
Wherever Lidl operates, we aim to make a positive local impact – from job creation to supporting the regional economy.
South England
239 stores
Direct 5,941
Indirect 66,174
Direct £382.3m
Indirect £3.5bn