Lidl to create 180 new jobs across Northern Ireland

By Valerie Martin
Published 27th Jan 2022, 12:24 BST
Updated 27th Jan 2022, 12:34 BST
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Lidl Northern Ireland has announced it is creating 180 new jobs this year.

It has also confirmed it will be awarding pay increases worth £1.5 million to all employees in recognition of their efforts throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

With 180 new jobs available in a variety of operational and office-based roles across its store network of 41 store locations and regional distribution centre in Nutt’s Corner, Co. Antrim, the new roles are being created to support Lidl Northern Ireland’s growing footprint that will see the retailer increase its store count to 50 by the end of the decade and will expand the retailer’s workforce to more than 1,300 employees.

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The new jobs announcement is in addition to a recruitment drive last year of more than 300 roles and affirms Lidl Northern Ireland’s established position as the region’s fastest-growing supermarket.

Celebrating the Lidl announcement are Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, Maeve McCleane, director of human resources at Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland, Lidl Dundonald duty manager Matthew Blair and customer assistant Faye Harvey.Celebrating the Lidl announcement are Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, Maeve McCleane, director of human resources at Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland, Lidl Dundonald duty manager Matthew Blair and customer assistant Faye Harvey.
Celebrating the Lidl announcement are Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, Maeve McCleane, director of human resources at Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland, Lidl Dundonald duty manager Matthew Blair and customer assistant Faye Harvey.

Successful candidates will be offered Lidl’s market-leading benefits packages and award-winning learning and development opportunities within the business.

It has also been confirmed that the retailer is investing £1.5 million in additional pay increases to all of its employees which will take effect from March 1.

Lidl Northern Ireland has already paid more than £300,000 in Covid-19 bonuses to all employees throughout the pandemic in recognition of their efforts, commitment and dedication during a challenging period.

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In November 2021, the company committed again to paying the new recommended Living Wage, exceeding the advisory rate by a further 20p to £10.10 for more than 450 employees and building on its commitment to fair pay for all employees. Lidl became the first nationwide retailer on the island of Ireland to introduce this back in 2015.

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons welcomed the latest investments.

“Lidl Northern Ireland’s announcement to hire an additional 180 employees this year is testament to its success here as a leading retailer and employer and will provide a huge boost for the wider retail sector and local economy.

“The variety of roles available will cater to a wide range of candidates with different skill sets and underlines Lidl’s commitment to the region and to delivering on its growth ambitions.