Warehouse Operative Recycling
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Position Overview & Specifications
Summary
£11.60 up to £14.60 per hour*.
This position is full time, 37.5 hours per week.
We've got a Lu-TON of opportunities and we are now recruiting for our brand new larger than life RDC!'
Our warehouses never stop running; 24 hours a day, our Warehouse Operatives work a range of shifts to make sure our stores receive the right stock, when they need it. We rely on every single employee in the warehouse to roll up their sleeves and get the job done - it’s your energy that helps get our 2,000 plus products into the hands of our customers.
As a warehouse operative, you’ll quickly become a dab-hand at the job one you’ve completed your basic training. That’s because the core tasks remain the same every day of the year. You’ll need to take pride in a job well done and have a real passion for recycling. The challenge comes from working quickly, supporting the Recycling team, working together to maximise recycling performance and minimise the amount of waste being diverted to landfill.
If it all goes well, someone from the recruitment team will get in touch to chat about your application over the phone and following this you may be invited to face to face interview.
What you'll do
- Checking Vehicles into the Recycling Area
- Processing of various types of Food Waste from the sales / store team
- Processing Card / Plastic materials in an efficient manner
- Liaise with external contractors to ensure recycling collections are processed in a timely manner
- Liaising with the Warehouse to ensure waste is returned and processed in an efficient manner
- Report any damaged items to your manager
- Take responsibility for working through your orders independently
- Help in any team tasks, such as cleaning equipment and checking stock
What you'll need
- Some experience of working in a fast-paced, target driven environment
- Willingness to work with all different types of stock, in temperature-controlled areas
- Good attention to detail when working quickly
- Self-motivation to work hard and do everything to the best of your ability
What you'll receive
This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive hourly rate with 30 days’ holiday per year (pro rata). Save for your future with our pension scheme, or save today with a 10% in store discount, plus extra discounts on days out, cinema tickets and much more.
- Rate includes £3.00 extra per hour for hours worked between 00.00 - 05.00.
We’re proud to have a culture and salary structure that promotes both the equality of opportunity and pay.
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.
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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Grocery Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative Recycling roles across Lidl's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Grocery Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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