Area Manager
Lidl
£62000 - £90000/annum
Waterton Industrial Estate, Off Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, Bridgend, CF31 3PH, United Kingdom
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by students
- Proper breaks
About Lidl
Lidl is a supermarket chain. They have stores in the UK, USA and Europe.
Job description from Lidl
Area Manager
Summary
£62,000 - £90,000 per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | Ongoing training | 10% in-store discount
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're resilient, confident and willing to take on a challenge.
Just like you.
As a Lidl Area Manager, you'll be one of our future leaders, helping us move into our next stage of growth. You'll begin your journey by learning our business from the inside out, to best equip you before you embark on your new role. From stacking shelves as a Customer Assistant to leading from the shop floor as a Store Manager, we'll make sure you're fully immersed in all things Lidl. In no time, you'll be coordinating up to five stores and supporting your Store Managers to lead their teams, hit KPIs and deliver their best work.
In return, we'll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.
We're proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, and you'll find your role to be rewarding in every sense. We'll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career with us.
What you'll do
Regularly visit your stores to make sure things are running like clockwork, paying particular attention to efficiency, productivity and operational compliance
Mentor and support your Store Managers in recruiting, training and developing their teams, while improving their store performance
Empower your teams to achieve their KPIs and maintain our high standards
Confidently create an environment where your teams can do their best work, shift after shift, in accordance with our Leadership & Company Principles What you'll need
A lot of past experience motivating and leading teams across multiple sites to achieve outstanding results
The ability to understand complex reports, how to put next steps in place and oversee the effectiveness of new initiatives
Drive to learn and keep up to date with the ever-changing aspects of our business
Effective communication skills to support your teams with new launches, concepts and processes
A full UK Driving License What you'll receive
35 days holiday (pro rata)
Ongoing training
10% in-store discount
A fully expensed company car
Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced family leave
Plus, more of the perks you deserveYou'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.
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.
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
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Waterton Industrial Estate, Off Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, Bridgend, CF31 3PH, United Kingdom
What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Lidl pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
96% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 193 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Lidl pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
95% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 186 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Good
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do Lidl pay the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Lidl pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 229 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Lidl get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
96% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 204 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Lidl pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
74% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 176 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Lidl do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
81% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 193 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Lidl?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 5% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 46% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 30% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 199 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Lidl worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Lidl workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
54% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Lidl workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
64% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Lidl?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
79% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 195 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Lidl managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
51% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 183 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Lidl?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 180 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Good
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Lidl job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
76% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Okay
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Lidl good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
58% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Lidl feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Lidl get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
76% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Lidl?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
81% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 192 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Lidl enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
50% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Lidl recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 209 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Lidl?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 198 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Lidl?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 55% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Lidl head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
84% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 185 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Lidl is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 191 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Lidl employees say about their job
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Best thing
The customer
Worst thing
Sitting at till for long periods of time
Shop assistant at Lidl, March 2025
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Best thing
Better pay, helpful colleagues
Worst thing
Stressful work environment, always expected to do more and more
Employee at Lidl, March 2025
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