Lidl have announced that they are to create 200 new jobs for Dublin this year.
The budget friendly supermarket are introducing the roles as part of more than 700 new jobs. Its head office is located on Main Street in Tallaght.
They have also announced a €4.8million investment in pay increases in Dublin, on top of the recommended living wage of €13.85 per hour. On average this will result in a 7.5% pay increase for employees, approximately between €2,000-€2,500 additional for every employee per annum.
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Maeve McCleane, Chief People Officer at Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland said: “We are delighted to continue to invest in our expansion in the Irish market and grow our team with the addition of 700 new roles this year across the country. It is a very proud moment for us to reach the milestone of more than 6,000 employees in the Republic of Ireland and demonstrates the commitment we have in our growing footprint in our Irish operations.
“After a roller coaster few years for the Irish retail sector, we are thrilled to be able to continue to reward the hard work and dedication of our employees by investing €14 million in pay rises. To recognise the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on our team members, we have significantly increased our investment in pay rises by 30% this year to support our employees as best we can, ensuring that we are offering the most competitive and all-encompassing suite of benefits in the jobs market at present.”
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