Emerging Talent Graduate Review
at Lidl
Graduate Scheme
Business Operations, Purchasing and Supply, Supply Chain Management
Doncaster
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Lidl?
Regionally my experience was great. The team are always helping you find the best way and push your career in the right direction.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I did rotations in buying, stores, logistics and supply chain which is ultimately where I ended up. I am responsible for the movement of goods in and out of the RDC and building relationships with stores. It is both people and data based which I enjoy.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Pay and benefits are really good, pension contribution is poor as they will only contribute the lowest.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I have personally gained more business knowledge to support me in my chosen role and provide context behind it.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
I was able to attend a lot of training courses, work on projects and learn everything I needed to be successful in a career
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
3/5
My first team was very poor but after I expressed how I felt I moved and the team I worked with after were great.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
very accommodating for hybrid working in offices. However a lot of expectation does lead to some team moral being low
How would you rate Lidl initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Lidl CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lidl to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The benefits and career progression for grads are top tier and they support you in finding the right place within the business
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Lidl?
Be yourself! Research what about lidl matters to you and ensure its the right fit. Don't be afraid to ask questions
