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Only for outstanding, committed individuals

As an established international food retailer, with over 590 stores in the UK alone, Lidl are one of the UK's retail success stories. Our simple retail philosophy and efficient working practices allow us to focus on what we do best - providing top quality products at the lowest possible prices. After 17 years, we are still rapidly expanding throughout the UK.
Could you help to drive our business forward and maintain our high standards? We offer fantastic long-term career prospects for a challenging, fruitful career, full of variety. We are as committed to our people as we are to our customers and our success is down to the quality and hard work of the people who work with us.

The majority of our dedicated employees work at the forefront of our commercial operations, providing great service to our loyal customers. There are opportunities to work as Store Assistants, in supervisory roles, Store Management and District Management.

A new view on graduate careers

Uncompromising on quality, we look for the same in our undergraduates - talented and ambitious people with good commercial awareness, who are excellent communicators and highly motivated. Our award winning Undergraduate Placement opportunities are specifically designed to kick-start your future career and help you to achieve your full potential. In our fast paced environment, initiative is key, commitment is essential and all achievements are recognised.

Opportunities for Undergraduates
  • 48-week Undergraduate placements

An award winning scheme!

If you’re working towards a business or retail degree, our 48-week placement will fill you with confidence. As an NCWE award winner for ‘Best Work Experience Provider’ in 2010/11, our placement scheme offers you the chance to gain valuable experience and knowledge spread over numerous areas of our business, including, Sales, Warehouse, Property and Construction.

Training and development at Lidl

Our training and development programmes are tailored towards helping you develop their personal, commercial, organisational and management skills. Fulfilling our people’s potential ensures the long term success of our business.

Try our Graduate quiz.

Why not take our ‘Lidl Known Facts’ quiz on our website. You will find plenty of facts on the way as you get an insight into Lidl that will help you understand why we have risen up the ranks on Times Top 100 Graduate Employer for four consecutive years. Progress through the test and you’ll discover our rich history and culture, and the real facts behind our rewards and benefits. You’ll get to understand why we are admired by customers and competitors alike - getting to know us from a new perspective, and revealing why our range of career opportunities for graduates are hitting all the right headlines!

How to Apply

To find out more try your hand at our ‘Lidl Known Facts’ quiz, please visit our website by clicking below

Lidl Known Facts Quiz

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Placement & Internship Reviews

These are a handful of the most recent reviews of placement experiences at Lidl. Browse all their reviews here.

  Placement & Internship Reviews for Lidl
Placement or Internship at 48 Week Placement Student
Lidl
★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: East Midlands
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at Placement Student
Lidl
★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: Greater London
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at 48 Week Placement Student.
Lidl
★★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: South West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at 48 Week Placement Student
Lidl
★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at Intern
Lidl
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: North West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at 48 Week Placement
Lidl
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: North West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at 48 Week Placement
Lidl
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: North West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at 48 Week Placement Student
Lidl
★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: Greater London
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at 48 Week Work Placement
Lidl
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: North East
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at Placement Student
Lidl
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: North East
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at 48 Week Placement
Lidl
★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: South West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at 48 Week Placement Student
Lidl
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: Greater London
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at 48 Week Placement Student.
Lidl
★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: Nationwide
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Placement or Internship at Shop Assistant
Lidl
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: £12,000 - £13,999
  • Location: Greater London
  • Duration: Internship (1-4 Months)
Placement or Internship at 48 Weeek Undergraduate Placement Scheme
Lidl
★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: £16,000 - £17,999
  • Location: South West
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)

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