Lidl GB
Warehouse Assistant Team Manager Non Food Maintenance
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Warehouse Assistant Team Manager Non Food Maintenance
Non-Food Maintenance Assistant Team Manager at Lidl
£40,000 up to £50,000 per annum | 30-35 days’ holiday | Ongoing training | 10% in-store discount | Pension Scheme
About the Role
At Lidl, we love the uniqueness of each team member, while sharing a collective drive for success: hard-working, focused, and reliable—just like our ideal candidate.
As a Non-Food Maintenance Assistant Team Manager, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our automated infrastructure remains operational. This position demands expertise in systems maintenance, leadership, and problem-solving. You’ll manage your team, maintain machinery, and drive efficiency while upholding safety standards.
Reporting to the Team Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing maintenance tasks on essential equipment—including conveyors, control systems, lifts, MHE (Material Handling Equipment), and compressors.
Key Responsibilities
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Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Line-manage a team of Warehouse Operatives, providing coaching and training to foster their development.
- Champion motivational leadership, delegating tasks and driving performance.
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Automated Systems Maintenance
- Maintain, test, and repair machinery such as sortation systems, controllers, and conveyors.
- Oversee daily, weekly, monthly (6-month, and yearly) system checks to ensure peak performance.
- Continuously seek efficiency improvements in automation technology, contributing innovation ideas.
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Safety & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations at all times. Report any violations or concerns.
- Work closely with internal and external teams to maintain operational integrity.
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Projects & External Coordination
- Collaborate with on-call service providers and manage external maintenance work where necessary.
- Support the Team Manager with operational overseeing, compliance tasks, and Head Office projects.
- Manage tool and spare parts inventories, ensuring resources are available for smooth maintenance execution.
Requirements
To excel in this role, you must demonstrate:
- A natural confidence in leadership and strong people skills, committed to driving team success.
- Experience with automation systems, such as sorters, conveyors, and controllers.
- A proactive attitude towards maintaining and enhancing automated processes.
- Flexibility, willingness to work shifts and cover on-call duties when required.
- A proven ability to prioritise safety and compliance within operational environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address technical challenges swiftly.
- A relevant trade qualification and a minimum of two years in a technical or maintenance role.
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Benefits Package
We reward our employees with a competitive package designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being:
- 30-35 days of paid holiday.
- A 10% in-store discount.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Enhanced family leave policies.
- Comprehensive pension scheme.
- Additional perks to enhance work-life balance.
Why Join Lidl?
Lidl is built on diversity, inclusion, and belonging—where every team member’s background is celebrated. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, collaborate, and drive impact, we’d love to meet you.
⚠️ Please note: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory references and, where applicable, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Due to high interest, we reserve the right to close vacancies early. Apply now to secure your opportunity.
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