Lidl Ireland |

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. 

As the only City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Graduate Programme in Ireland, the Lidl Graduate Management Development Programme is a unique programme that is tailored for each graduate. Our exciting 18-month programme consists of several modules which will gives graduates a full understanding of our business. 

Whilst on the programme they receive a bespoke training plan designed around their career path and current skills. They spend some time in our stores and warehouses to gain a thorough understanding of the key business areas before entering their chosen department. 

The programme gives them the opportunity to enjoy both personal and professional development through on-the-job training and a blended learning approach.

Applications for our graduate programme open in early September each year. 

At Lidl, we understand that people are at their happiest and perform at their best when they are given the space and opportunity to grow. We are dedicated to your development, both personal and professional, so we ensure that our employees are provided with all the training and support they need.

We are proud to offer our colleagues many different ways to develop through tailored training plans that combine on the job training with mentoring, training seminars, and innovative digital learning. There is always a solution to help you achieve something new!

At Lidl we are committed to looking after you not only at work, but also in your personal life. That’s why we take your health and wellbeing very seriously. For us, your wellbeing includes your physical wellbeing, your mental wellbeing and your financial wellbeing.

This means that when it comes to your benefits package, we mean more than just the competitive salaries we offer. It encompasses a range of benefits that reward the hard work and commitment of our teams and look after your wellbeing from the moment you join us at Lidl.

• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• 20 days holiday per annum pro rata
• Private employee medical insurance
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Bespoke training plan depending on current skills and career path
• One-to-one coaching from a certified coach in the business
• A vast array of training opportunities from our in-house training catalogue
• Masterclasses with renowned business experts
• Director and graduate mentorship programme
• On-site gym and canteen
• Modern office facility with free parking
• Opportunities to be involved in sports and social clubs

The companies in the Schwarz Group embody diversity and are consciously committed to equal opportunities and inclusion.

We actively contribute to an open and tolerant society. We put people first. We shape our business in an inclusive way. We respect and value the diversity of our workforce, customers and business partners and appreciate the diversity of their values, perspectives and experiences. This is how we create a culture of belonging - in the companies of the Schwarz Group and beyond.

Together at Lidl

#teamlidl is important to us – and it goes without saying that we respect human rights.

The requirement of compliance with applicable law and internal guidelines is already firmly entrenched in our corporate principles and unbiased and good-faith dealings with each other is a core value at Lidl. With the mission statement "Together at Lidl" the Board of Directors affirms that Lidl promotes a fair and open corporate environment based on trust and free from discrimination and barriers.