Building Services & Facilities Management Graduate Programme
Lidl GBRegional Facilities Management Graduate Scheme
Salary: £40,000 pro rata*
Contract: 23 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: National Programme based across multiple regions:
- North England & Scotland
- Midlands & South West England
- London & South East England
About the role
This is an intensive 23 month Graduate Scheme with Lidl's Regional Facilities Management team. You will play a vital role in keeping Lidl's estate running smoothly, taking on an intensive learning journey with exposure to core Building Services, Facilities and Estate Management business areas.
Building your expertise from the ground up, you will rotate and gain hands-on experience in Stores and Warehouses within your geographical area. You will manage large projects, respond quickly to business needs and develop into a specialist.
What you'll do
- Rotate through Sales, Logistics, Facilities Management and Head Office teams to build comprehensive business knowledge
- Develop expertise in regional maintenance operations, using problem-solving skills and commercial awareness to deliver effective maintenance solutions
- Assist in obtaining cost estimates, run and participate in contract tenders and negotiations and track Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) service schedules
- Gain hands-on experience in M&E compliance, building services and energy sustainability, supporting safety audits, energy initiatives and market-leading technologies across stores and distribution centres
- Lead live projects and deliver impactful results for the business
- Travel across a number of stores and RDCs across an extensive geographical area
- React to challenges and business needs to ensure environments are safe for colleagues and customers
- Conduct annual inspections and energy audits
- Assume responsibility for daily operations, budget controls, and emergency maintenance and escalations across your assigned area
What you'll need
- Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree
- A degree in Quantity Surveying, Facilities/Building Manager, Business or Engineering is preferred but not essential
- Eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and able to provide proof when required
- Able to commute/relocate within a reasonable commute to Head Office in Tolworth, South West London
- Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027
- A proactive but highly flexible leader with resilience to react positively to short-notice deadlines and reactive maintenance challenges
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business
- A collaborative mindset with confidence to take ownership of individual tasks
- Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Flexibility and openness to travelling across a cluster of store or RDC locations
What you'll receive
- 30 days holiday (pro rata)
- 10% in-store discount
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced professional development and mentoring
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the business
- Company Car
*plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance
Selection process
The process includes a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held at Head Office in Tolworth on 08/12/2026.
Diversity and inclusion
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.
Note
Due to the high volume of applications received, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
About Lidl GB
Lidl GB operates a supermarket chain across Great Britain, offering food and non-food products at discount prices through stores, warehouses, and a head office supporting logistics and operations.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Lidl GB.