Warehouse Operative (Goods Out) - Newbridge

Role overview

This position sits within Lidl Ireland’s distribution centre in Newbridge and supports the smooth flow of goods from warehouse to store. The focus is on keeping the site safe, organised, and operating efficiently so customers receive a consistently strong shopping experience.

If you enjoy practical work, a lively environment, and learning on the job, this role may suit you well. The company is seeking people who are motivated and align with its values of performance, trust, respect, groundedness, and belonging.

Key duties

• Inspect goods returned from stores and check them in properly.
• Work either a day shift from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm or a night shift from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am.
• Help keep the distribution centre tidy, safe, and free from hazards by addressing issues promptly.
• Clear waste disposal areas across the warehouse.
• Separate and handle recyclable and auxiliary materials.
• Follow health and safety rules at all times.

What the company is looking for

• Confidence using manual handling equipment, including equipment such as an order picker forklift.
• A flexible, positive, and hands-on approach.
• Previous warehouse experience is preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Comfort working in a busy, fast-moving setting.

Pay and benefits

The role comes with a transparent pay structure designed to support equal pay across the business.

• Starting pay of €15.40 per hour, increasing to €17.90 per hour after 3 years, with additional supplementary pay as outlined below.
• Unsocial hours supplement for work between 12:00 am and 7:00 am.
• 20 days of holiday each year, pro rata.
• Company pension.
• Opportunities for career growth and progression.
• High performers may be invited into the Leadership Academy as part of ongoing development.
• Discounts with Circle K and private health insurance.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Mobile and broadband discounts through Three.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave top-up, marriage leave, and Employee Assistance Programme.

Pay progression

• Year 1: Basic rate €15.40; unsocial hours €19.25; overtime/Sundays €23.10; bank holiday €30.80.
• Year 2: Basic rate €16.20; unsocial hours €20.25; overtime/Sundays €24.30; bank holiday €32.40.
• Year 3: Basic rate €16.90; unsocial hours €21.13; overtime/Sundays €25.35; bank holiday €33.80.
• Year 4: Basic rate €17.90; unsocial hours €22.38; overtime/Sundays €26.85; bank holiday €35.80.

Equal opportunity statement

The employer welcomes applications from everyone and will provide reasonable accommodations during recruitment where needed. The workplace is committed to inclusion and diversity, with equal consideration regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religion, political opinion, or membership of the traveller community.