Deputy Store Manager Review
at Lidl
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Stockton-on-Tees
Review Submitted: November 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Running the store, cash handling, key holding responsibilities.
Working stock, customer service.
Keeping the store legal and ensuring all safety measures are ashered to.
Working stock, customer service.
Keeping the store legal and ensuring all safety measures are ashered to.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoyed using the apprenticeship as an opportunity to dig dipper and learn things about the company and retail as a whole. I found this very useful and was able to use this knowledge in my day to day work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Development of delegation skills, with feedback and follow up.
Training of new colleagues, finding the best way of learning/teacher.
Training of new colleagues, finding the best way of learning/teacher.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My trainer was amazing, and very knowledgeable. The programme was quite varied, and sometimes asked for information that I would not have access to.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
This was more difficult to achieve. As Store Managers didn't value the apprenticeship and would not give me the time to complete. A lot of the work was completed in my own time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My trainer was amazing.
She was always available to talk to and I found this a great help
She was always available to talk to and I found this a great help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel it gave me more confidence and knowledge to perform my role to a higher standard.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
None
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lidl to a friend?
No
Why?
No work life balance and no help to progress are develop.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lidl?
Consider the work load and impact that it will have on your personal life. It's a very demanding role and takes a lot of your time.
