Warehouse Operative
LidlThe 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
Warehouse Operative - Part-Time
Summary
£13.05 - £18.65 per hour* | 20 hour contract | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Afternoon Shift - Thursday, Friday & Sunday - 13:00 - 20:30
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're hard-working, focused and reliable.
Just like you.
As a Lidl Warehouse Operative, you'll make sure our stores receive the right stock when they need it. From picking products to helping out in team tasks like checking stock, you'll roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You'll work through your orders independently to help get our 2,000-plus products into the hands of happy customers, taking pride in the fact that without you, our shelves would be empty.
In return, we'll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, with an additional £2.00 per hour for bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for nights, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.
We're proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there'll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we'll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.
What you'll do
Be a multitasker, carefully listening to picking instructions through your headset to carry them out swiftly
Pack a variety of our products including meat, fruit, frozen and chilled items (with premium payments of £1.50/hour when working at temperatures as low as -18°C)
Make sure your deliveries are perfectly stacked and secure
Report any damaged items to your manager
Be responsible for independently working through your orders What you'll need
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
The drive to meet your goals and targets
Excellent attention to detail when working quickly
Self-motivation to work hard and make a real difference What you'll receive
30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Pension scheme
Enhanced family leave
Gym discount
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.
*Max. rate includes £1.50 extra per hour for hours worked in the freezer and £3.50 extra per hour for hours worked between 23.00 - 05.00.
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

Job insights from Breakroom
Warehouse operative
Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products
What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Pack and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Lidl pay warehouse operatives enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
98% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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 warehouse operatives 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 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Needs improving
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do warehouse operatives at Lidl get paid the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.
See what Lidl pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do warehouse operatives at Lidl get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
95% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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 warehouse operatives sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
87% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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 warehouse operatives 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
83% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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 warehouse operatives get of their shift pattern at Lidl?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 11% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 17% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 61% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 11% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do warehouse operatives at Lidl worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do warehouse operatives at Lidl get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
68% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for warehouse operatives at Lidl to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
66% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at Lidl?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
35% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Lidl managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
73% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to take sick leave at Lidl?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
77% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Okay
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as warehouse operatives at Lidl good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
44% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
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 warehouse operatives at Lidl feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
66% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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 warehouse operatives at Lidl get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
75% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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 for warehouse operatives to work at Lidl?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
68% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Okay
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do warehouse operatives at Lidl enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
67% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do warehouse operatives at Lidl recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
74% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do warehouse operatives get enough training when they start at Lidl?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
55% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at Lidl?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 84% 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 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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 warehouse operatives 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
86% 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 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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 warehouse operatives feel well informed about how Lidl is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 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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