Estate & Retail Operations Graduate Programme

Summary £40,000 pro rata* | 23 month Fixed Term Contract | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a lot in common. We are curious, collaborative, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards while driving continuous improvement across our business. Our Facilities Management team plays a vital role in keeping Lidl’s estate running smoothly, ensuring our stores, warehouses and offices are safe, efficient and fit for the future. As part of our Real Estate department, you’ll help manage the spaces that support millions of customers every week.

The Graduate programme allows you to rotate through key areas of our Real Estate operations, gaining hands-on experience in managing large projects, sustainability initiatives and compliance procedures. Learning how to keep our sites operational, cost-effective and support Lidl’s ambitious growth plans. Over the course of the 23-month programme you’ll develop the technical knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced environment. From project planning to contractor management, you’ll grow into a Real Estates and Project Management specialist.

If you’re organised, solutions focused and ready to take on responsibility from day one, this is your chance to shape the spaces of one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers. We look forward to your application.

The process will also include a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held in our Head Office in Tolworth on 02/12/2026. We look forward to receiving your application. What you'll do

• Develop expertise and management capabilities
• Spend time in our Supply Chain, Logistics, Real Estate, and other Head Office teams, giving you great all-round knowledge
• Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up
• Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business
• Gain exposure to a national Head Office Retail team and learn the market inside-out
• Understand how a successful Head Office Retail team operates and what skills you need to thrive.

What you'll need

• A minimum 2:2 degree (in any discipline)
• A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or other relevant discipline is preferred but not essential
• 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 Tolworth
• Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027
• To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis

What you'll receive

• 10% in-store discount
• Pro-rata holiday allowance
• Enhanced professional development and mentoring
• A unique opportunity to influence national operational initiatives and business-critical projects
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the business
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve
• plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

You’re Lidl like us. 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. 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.

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.