What is the hourly pay at Lidl?

As of September 2025, Lidl GB has increased its entry-level hourly pay to £13.00 nationally (up from £12.75) and £14.35 inside the M25, with rates rising to £13.95 and £14.65 respectively based on length of service. This represents the fifth pay increase in two years.

What are Lidl shift hours?

Lidl shift hours vary but typically involve early mornings (5-6 AM starts for stocking), mid-shifts (10 AM - 6 PM), and closing shifts (ending around 10 PM), often rotating and lasting 6-8 hours, though some can be 4-10 hours depending on contract and store needs, with rosters provided three weeks in advance. Full-time roles usually mean 30-40 hours, while part-time is around 4-5 hours per shift. 

Why does Lidl pay so much?

Lidl and Aldi, known for lean business models, often have fewer employees per store than traditional supermarkets. By paying more, Lidl might be expecting higher productivity per worker rather than increasing headcount.

What perks do Lidl employees get?

Here are just some of the benefits you'll receive as a Lidl employee.

• Anniversaries. We know it's your hard work that lets us share in success. ...
• Baby Gift. ...
• Bank Holiday, Night Shift & Freezer Pay. ...
• Contributory Pension Scheme. ...
• Cycle To Work scheme. ...
• Dental. ...
• Discounts. ...
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Do Lidl give paid breaks?

Do workers at Lidl get paid breaks? No. Most people don't get paid breaks.

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What is the Lidl uniform?

When you join Lidl GB, you will be provided with branded tops, jackets, and name badges. You should provide your own trousers/jeans, and these should be a dark solid colour, durable, full-length and without logos, rips, tears, or embroidery.

Which supermarkets pay the real living wage?

Aldi and Lidl top London supermarket pay rate league. Only three of the top ten supermarket chains in the capital pay less than the London Living Wage (LLW) rate of £13.15 an hour, with German discount brands Aldi and Lidl leading the field on £13.65, according to figures compiled by Sky News.

Do Aldi pay sick pay?

We are the only retailer to offer paid breaks to all colleagues - which is worth an extra £1,425 a year to the average store colleague. We're committed to looking after you. So you'll get sick pay, recognition at our long service awards, and maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 1 year.

Is Lidl worth working for?

Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5,564 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lidl employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

Which supermarket pays the highest wages?

Traditionally, Lidl and Aldi battle it out to become the highest paying and typically match each other or come within pence per hour. Aldi will also raise its London pay offer to £14.71 an hour within the M25. However, Aldi falls behind on the list of employee perks.

Why is Aldi called the Aisle of Shame?

It's called the "Aisle of Shame" (or "Aldi Finds") because shoppers often abandon their grocery lists and budgets to impulse buy delightful but unnecessary items like home goods, apparel, and seasonal gadgets found in the middle aisle, leading to a "shameful" amount of extras they didn't plan for, but it's an affectionate term for the store's addictive treasure hunt.
 

How to pass a Lidl interview?

Preparing for an Interview:

1. Research the company and the industry.
2. Dress professionally - dress for the job you want, not the job you have.
3. Know your resume and be able to provide specific details of work you have done.
4. Practice interviewing.
5. Make eye contact.
6. Demonstrate a positive attitude.
7. Smile.

How many sick days do you get at Lidl?

Sick Leave

From time to time we all unfortunately fall ill. In order to reduce the burden when this occurs, Lidl generously provides 20 days paid sick leave as part of our absence policy.

What shoes do Lidl employees wear?

Business casual is our day to day dress code. At our Stores and Warehouses, black pants or jeans are the norm. Plus a Lidl t-shirt or polo and jacket to keep you warm on cooler days. To keep you safe while working the store sales floor or warehouse lot, steel toed shoes are a must.

What happens on your first day at Lidl?

Your first day will be attending a Welcome Event at Lidl House. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other assignees who are also on their first day of joining Lidl GB. The Welcome Event, led by the Global Mobility team, will give you all the information that you need before starting your role.

How many days holiday do you get at Lidl?

We have a wide range of perks available for our store teams including, 30-35 days holiday, 10% store discount card, a Contributory Pension Scheme and many more.

How to answer why do you want to work at Lidl?

Good Answer:

I want to work at Lidl because I admire how the company combines efficiency with strong customer focus, while still offering opportunities for staff to grow.