Store Maintenance Operative
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5319 (70% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and Lidl GB is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 8159 (Construction operatives not elsewhere classified), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Lidl GB what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5319 Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
£32,000 – £34,000 per annum | 45 hours contract | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re versatile, resourceful and take pride in a job well done.
Just like you.
As a Store Maintenance Operative at Lidl, you’ll play a crucial role in the upkeep and improvement of our stores across your region. From groundwork repairs and plumbing to painting and decorating, this is the ideal role for a motivated jack-of-all-trades, who loves a bit of variety in their day-to-day.
In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside Lidl.
We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have quality training and real opportunities to build your career.
What you'll do
- Carry out structural maintenance in both stores and warehouses
- Attend to general building and labouring work
- Put your decorating skills to good use, including painting and tiling
- Confidently carry out general plumbing duties
- Frequently use power tools
- Undertake PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) visits to store and work proactively to find and repair faults
- Experience in general maintenance work
- Strong numeracy skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines
- Relevant qualifications are desirable (i.e. NVQ, BTEC)
- 30-35 days' holiday
- 10% in-store discount
- Enhanced family leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Ongoing training
- Plus more of the perks you deserve
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Lidl GB, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified (SOC 5319) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~39k in sample- Middle half £29,640–43,264
- Median £35,308
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £33,400
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Lidl GB holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5319 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.