Customer Assistant (Night Shift)

Summary

£13.45 - £14.45 per hour | 30 hour contract | NIGHTS | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re collaborative, determined and we all pitch in to help each other out.

Just like you.

As a Lidl Customer Assistant, you’ll work together as a retail team to make sure we maintain our high standards day after day, night after night. From taking responsibility for the cleanliness of the store, to making sure it’s well-stocked for our customers. This isn’t just stacking shelves. This is feeding families. You’ll also reap the rewards of your hard work putting a shift in so that the store is ready before the doors even open.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per hour for work during bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for night shifts, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have quality retail training and real opportunities to build your career.

What you'll do

  • Precisely unpack deliveries through the night during the week and weekends
  • Make sure all access areas are clear for our drivers
  • Keep the store spick and span – both on the shop floor and behind the scenes
  • Help organise specific areas for promotions and special offers
  • Independently carry out regular freshness checks and make sure our stock is fully rotated

What you'll need

  • Knowledge or experience of working in a fast-paced environment
  • Good attention to detail when working quickly
  • The ability to react positively to changing priorities
  • Self-motivation to work hard and do everything to the best of your ability
  • The drive to work hard and contribute to the success of your store
  • Ideally, previous experience working night shifts

What you'll receive

  • 30-35 days' holiday (pro rata)
  • 10% in-store discount
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Plus more of the perks you deserve

Thinking of using AI to help with your application? AI tools (e.g. Chat GTP, Gemini) can help you get started and prepared for your interview but remember that our team can easily spot AI-generated responses. The applications that stand out most are the ones that feel genuine and reflect your unique self.


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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