Lidl to create up to 500 jobs at new Exeter Gateway RDC
Lidl UK has announced that its new Exeter RDC, which is due to open this November, will create up to 500 full and part-time jobs for the South West.
Recruitment has already begun as the company aims to recruit local talent for a number of different roles, including warehouse operatives and desk clerks, kitchen assistants and porters to work in the catering team, with jobs currently being advertised on the company’s careers website.
Lidl UK currently has a 20,000 strong workforce across England, Scotland and Wales. In October 2015 the supermarket became the first to introduce the real living wage, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, and were proud to be the first supermarket to announce a further increase in entry level salaries, to match the Living Wage Foundation’s new rates in 2017 (£8.45 per hour). This move ensures that Lidl employees across its stores and regional distribution centres are amongst the best paid in the industry.
Employees are also offered a comprehensive benefits package including company pension scheme, employee discount and an enhanced holiday entitlement. Additionally, the supermarket prides itself on its comprehensive training and development opportunities, to support and equip its employees as the business continues to experience exponential growth.
Mark Henry, Lidl UK’s Regional Director, said: “We are looking forward to opening our new Lidl Exeter warehouse later this year and are currently working closely with the local council and job centres to fill the hundreds of positions available to the local community.”
“We consider many different elements when looking for a new warehouse location, including a fantastic local talent pool, which the South West delivers. We’re excited to welcome new Lidl team members to the business over the coming months.”
The RDC will be Lidl’s 12th in the UK, forming part of the supermarket’s commitment to invest £1.45bn in Great Britain between 2017-18. Earlier this year, the grocer opened its 11th new warehouse in Wednesbury and more recently announced the start of construction at its Doncaster RDC and its Scottish RDC which is relocating to Eurocentral. A further warehouse in Bolton is also in the pipeline, along with the relocation of Lidl’s Weston-Super-Mare distribution centre to Avonmouth.
Lidl’s success continues as the latest Kantar Worldpanel results* highlighted the supermarket as the fastest growing in the UK with sales up 19.2% year on year and a market share high of 5.3%.
Those interested in roles at the new RDC can apply now via the Lidl UK website here: http://careers.lidl.co.uk
