Lidl announces €75 million extension project for Mullingar and 150 jobs
Lidl Ireland is to recruit more than 150 new employees to its Westmeath-based operations this year in a variety of operational and office-based roles across its store network of 3 locations and regional distribution centre in Mullingar.
The retailer also plans to embark on a €75 million extension project on its Westmeath regional distribution centre in Mullingar later this year.
The new roles are being created to support Lidl’s growing footprint of stores across the region, and will include a market leading benefits package, award-winning learning, development and progression opportunities within in the business.
As an essential business and Ireland’s Most Reputable Food Retailer, Lidl has continued to serve the communities it operates in by keeping its doors open, shelves stocked and even helping to support the livelihood of many local Irish suppliers with dedicated promotions including Westmeath-based Reilly Mushrooms who supply much of the retailer’s mushroom range.
Recently awarded Best COVID-19 Response by a Retailer at the Irish Quality Food Awards, the retailer’s frontline workers dedication has not gone unnoticed and Lidl has now also committed to a €2 million investment in a COVID Employee Bonus for all employees on the island of Ireland, with €141,250 allocated to Westmeath-based employees.
This bonus is the third COVID bonus offered by the retailer to recognise the valiant efforts of their essential workers during the pandemic.
The announcement comes as Lidl is one of just 14 Irish companies recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer for 2021. The world esteemed and most sought-after certification, held by global brands such as PepsiCo, Puma and Heineken, showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.
The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers 6 HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Well-being and Diversity & Inclusion and more.
Commenting on the announcement, Maeve McCleane, Director of Human Resources at Lidl Ireland, said: “Since the onset of the pandemic our teams have demonstrated incredible agility, selflessness and dedication in serving our local communities, ensuring that our customers across the county had access to the food and supplies they needed.
"I am pleased to confirm this significant investment in the form of a third bonus to recognise their phenomenal contribution as frontline workers during an exceptionally challenging time.”