Building Services & Facilities Management Graduate Programme

Building Services & Facilities Management Graduate Programme — London / National

Your Supportive Bridge to a Graduate Career in Facilities Management

Location: 1st Floor, 4-14 Blackbird Hill, Wembley, NW9 8SD London (National Programme spanning multiple regions: North England & Scotland, Midlands & South West England, London & South East England)

Contract Type: Full Time (23-month Fixed Term Contract) | Student & Graduate

Reference Number: 752261

Compensation: £40,000 per annum pro rata* (*plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance)

Key Dates & Requirements: Video interview and face-to-face assessment centre at Head Office in Tolworth on 08/12/2026; full UK driving licence required by 1st February 2027.

Perks: Company car, 30 days holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount, pension scheme, and enhanced professional development & mentoring.

About Us: Your Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At [Agency Name], we believe that finding your professional start should feel empowering, transparent, and fully supported. As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk beside you every step of the way—smoothing out the application process, championing your unique skills, and connecting you with premier graduate opportunities at industry-leading brands.

We are proud to partner with Lidl GB to find dynamic, ambitious, and solution-focused graduates for their Building Services & Facilities Management Graduate Programme. If you are ready to lay the foundation for a brilliant career with a dedicated agency backing your journey, we are here to help you secure it.

The Role

Ready to shape the spaces of one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers? This intensive 23-month National Graduate Programme takes you on a hands-on learning journey across core Building Services, Facilities, and Estate Management business areas. Building your expertise from the ground up, you will rotate through stores and warehouses in your geographical area, manage major projects, respond to business needs, and develop into a true specialist.

What You’ll Do:

• Rotational Learning: Rotate through Sales, Logistics, Facilities Management, and Head Office teams to build comprehensive business knowledge.

• Maintenance & Operations: Develop expertise in regional maintenance operations, utilizing problem-solving and commercial awareness to deliver effective solutions.

• Tenders & Contracts: Assist in obtaining cost estimates, run and participate in contract tenders and negotiations, and track Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) service schedules.

• Compliance & Sustainability: Gain hands-on experience in M&E compliance, building services, and energy sustainability, supporting safety audits and market-leading technologies.

• Project Leadership: Lead live projects, handle emergency maintenance escalations, and deliver impactful results across store and RDC locations.

What You’ll Need

• Education: Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree (Quantity Surveying, Facilities/Building Management, Business, or Engineering preferred but not essential).

• Eligibility & Travel: Eligible to work in the UK full-time, able to commute/relocate reasonably to the Head Office in Tolworth, South West London, and open to travelling across a cluster of store or RDC locations.

• Driving Licence: Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027.

• Personal Qualities: A proactive, highly resilient leader who can react positively to short-notice deadlines, communicate effectively across all levels, and take independent ownership of tasks.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 per annum pro rata, plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

• Company Car & Perks: Company car, 30 days holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount, and a solid pension scheme.

• Career Growth: Enhanced professional development, structured mentoring, and direct exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.