Deputy Store Manager Jobs at Lidl | jobs in UK

About Lidl

Lidl is one of Europe’s fastest-growing retailers, with more than 1,000 stores across Great Britain. The company focuses on providing quality products at competitive prices while creating efficient, customer-focused stores supported by strong and dedicated teams. Lidl values resilience, confidence, teamwork, and leadership, giving colleagues opportunities to develop and progress their careers.

Role Overview

As a Deputy Store Manager at Lidl, the successful candidate will play an important role in helping manage the store, supporting colleagues, maintaining high operational standards, and delivering excellent customer service.

The Deputy Store Manager will work both on the shop floor and behind the scenes, overseeing daily operations such as cash processes, stock integrity, deliveries, KPIs, and customer service. When the Store Manager is absent, the successful candidate will take responsibility for running the store and leading the team.

This full-time management position is suited to an experienced retail professional who can motivate colleagues, make effective decisions, solve problems, and remain confident in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities as Deputy Store Manager

• Set a positive example for the store team and customers
• Independently manage the store when the Store Manager is absent
• Motivate, support, and develop colleagues
• Help manage daily store operations and ensure smooth running of shifts
• Check and process deliveries efficiently
• Manage the till area and ensure cash processes are handled correctly
• Monitor store KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement
• Monitor stock integrity and maintain appropriate stock standards
• Provide friendly and professional customer service
• Respond to customer queries and help resolve issues
• Support the Store Manager with effective team management
• Ensure compliance with health and safety laws, standards, and guidelines

Shift Pattern & Pay

• £38,000–£46,000 per annum
• Full-time position
• Employment Area: Store
• Experience Level: Management Experience
• Location: 1 Henderson Place, Plymouth, PL2 2AB
• Reference Number: 744766

Start Your Career With Lidl

Joining Lidl provides an opportunity to develop a career within a fast-paced retail environment where leadership, teamwork, and customer service are highly valued. The company provides ongoing training and development to help colleagues strengthen their skills and progress within the business.

As a Deputy Store Manager, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take responsibility for store operations, support colleagues, and contribute to the continued success of the Plymouth store.

Apply now for the Deputy Store Manager position with Lidl in Plymouth and take the next step in a retail management career.