Maintenance Operative; Non-Food Sorter

Summary

£13.30 up to £13.95 per hour | 40 Hours Contract | 06:00am - 14:30pm, 14:00pm - 22:30pm, 22:00pm - 06:30am shifts | Working any 5 days out of 7.

For any hours worked between 11pm and 5am you will receive an additional £3.50 per hour.

Our maintenance team are always on the go, keeping our distribution centre and network of stores running smoothly by looking after our equipment, machinery, fixtures and fittings. As a dedicated Sortation Maintenance Operative, you’ll take pride in making sure our Automated Sorter stays in top condition, supporting your team with a can‑do attitude, plenty of initiative and a flexible approach to working late shifts, nights, and weekends.

It is a busy, dynamic workplace full of variety and fresh challenges.

• Maintain the daily operation of an Automated Sortation system in the distribution centre.
• Ensure that all equipment is operating at optimal levels and identify areas for improvement.
• Work with the Assistant Team Manager to develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure the continued functionality of the automated systems.
• Communicate regularly with other departments in the distribution centre to ensure that all automation systems are integrated and working effectively.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor electromechanical issues and computer‑based adjustments with relevant training.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, repairs, and changes to the sortation system.
• Run daily, weekly, and monthly reports working with the Assistant Team Manager towards achieving the department’s targets.

• Experience in a maintenance or technical role, preferably in a distribution centre or warehouse environment.
• Experience with automated systems, including conveyors, sorters, and other material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of SAP EWM is desired but not mandatory.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to identify and solve problems.
• Relevant maintenance‑related qualifications and experience.
• Confidence working with mechanical equipment (PPT’s, LLOP’s and FLT’s).
• Ability to work with hand tools and specialist lifting equipment.
• Motivation, positivity and initiative.
• A flair for multi‑tasking to prioritise conflicting deadlines.
• An eye for detail in a busy working environment.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at height and/or in confined spaces, and stand for extended periods.

You’ll be well rewarded as a key player in the Lidl team. In addition to a competitive hourly rate, you’ll enjoy 30‑35 days’ holiday, a pension, and discounts on all Lidl products. You’ll also have access to discounted holidays, days out, cinema tickets, and more.

We’re proud to have a culture and salary structure that promotes both the equality of opportunity and pay.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company’s receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we cannot consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.