Go backA Successful Path to your Future! 
Are you looking for a unique programme which is tailored to you? Then Lidl’s Graduate Programme with the option to gain international work experience might be the right choice for you! You can choose one of the 11 programmes listed below:
Sales; Property; Logistics & Warehousing; Purchasing; Finance & Accounting ; IT; Supply Chain; HR; Advertising; Construction; Governance/ Risk/Compliance
The Programme
The standard programme consists of 18 months on the job training. In order to understand our business all graduates start on a 9 months sales training programme. For the remaining 9 months you are placed within your chosen area. High performers will have the opportunity to extend the programme to 24 months to gain invaluable experience abroad.
What are We Looking For ? 
- An expected or attained 2.1 degree
- Flexibility
- Motivation and drive
- Strong personal skills
- Work experience or experience abroad
- German is an advantage but not a necessity
Our Offer
- An 18 or 24 months training programme
- A personal training plan
- On the job training
- Personnel development
- A mentor from day one
- Opportunity to quickly progress within the company
- Great opportunities after you finished your programme
Ready For A Successful Future?
- Apply online at www.lidl.ie or www.lidl-ni.co.uk
- Graduate Programme commencing October 2012
- Closing date for applicants 30.11.2011
We know that as a graduate joining the business you won’t have all the answers and that’s OK with us. To help our graduates settle in we have developed and perfected top class training programmes to teach you everything you need to know about working for Lidl.
Throughout your training you will be supported by trainers at every level of the business, who will assist you through solid hands on experience and formal training sessions on key topics relevant to your new role. As well as helping you learn the business from the ground up our training programme is designed to help you expand and develop your problem solving and business management skills. Combined with this unique training experience you will be rewarded with an excellent starting salary, benefits package and plenty of opportunities to progress quickly.
Name: Maria Byrne
Position: Graduate Trainee (Accounting & Finance)
University: NUIG
Date of Joining: October 2010
Hobbies: Rugby, running
Favourite Lidl product: freshly baked butter croissants
I always wanted to work in a dynamic environment. While doing my degree in Commerce at NUIG I heard about the Graduate Programme Lidl has to offer. As this seemed like an unique opportunity which complemented my studies well, I decided to apply for the programme.
During the first 9 months of the programme I trained in the sales area of the business. I started my training in stores and progressed to the level of Store Manager. While managing my own store I gained great exposure to how we do business and developed my leadership skills. Through regular reports and presentations I had the opportunity to demonstrate my ability to link my studies to a practical business environment. The last part of my sales training was to get to know the role of the Sales Operations Manager and actively work in this role as I deputised for managers during holiday periods.
I have recently started working in the Finance and Accounting Department in Head Office and am already getting my teeth into exciting projects. In a few months I will be moving to Germany, where I will not only get the opportunity to learn the language but also see how Lidl operates on an international level.
What I love about Lidl is that there is no such thing as a normal working day. Every day is different.