Discount grocer Aldi has said it will create 4,000 jobs in the UK during 2021 after a sales boom. It has beaten the pace of Britain’s big four grocers Tesco TSCO.L, Sainsbury’s SBRY.L, Asda and Morrisons MRW.L. Aldi Announces Significant Job Openings in the UK.
Aldi prides itself on paying the Real Living Wage and offering good work/life balance to staff. What do its workers think about it? Aldi Announces Significant Job Openings in the UK.
1. Store Assistant
The discount supermarket chain is looking to add more team members to its regional distribution centres across the UK. These positions range from warehouse selectors and logistics assistants to lorry drivers.
Currently, it employs 36,000 people at its 920 stores nationwide.
To further boost its profile, Aldi is attempting to ease the cost of living for families by reducing prices on 30 household grocery staples. This includes fresh produce, butter, canned foods and personal hygiene products. In addition, it is experimenting with quieter shopping hours at certain stores. These changes will involve stopping tannoy announcements and using quieter till scan sounds. This is in response to rising customer demand for a more sensory-friendly shopping experience.
2. Caretaker
The UK’s fifth largest supermarket chain is looking to fill various positions at its stores in the region. This includes stock assistants and caretakers who can earn up to PS33,815 per year.
The company also has higher level roles that can earn up to PS61,400. These include assistant store manager and deputy store managers.
Interested candidates can start by applying online. The application will ask what hours they are available to work and test key skills such as mental arithmetic.
In addition to a competitive salary, Aldi offers several other benefits to its employees. These include a free healthcare package, an employee wellbeing programme, and opportunities for professional development. The company also has a flexible working scheme that allows employees to choose the hours they want to work.
3. Store Manager
In the UK, popular supermarket chain Aldi has several vacancies in their store management team. Those interested can expect to earn around PS63, 245 per year if successful.
The company is also looking for candidates for their Area Manager Programme.
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4. Assistant Store Manager
As the deputy store manager, you’ll be responsible for a number of key areas and will work closely with your store management team. From checking off deliveries, dealing with enquiries or ensuring that the shelves are fully stocke…
The role pays from PS8 per hour plus a premium rate for night shifts and double pay on bank holidays.
Aside from a competitive salary, Aldi also offers healthcare and lifestyle perks. This includes slashing the price of fruit, butter, canned food and personal hygiene products.
5. Assistant Manager
Across the UK, Aldi is looking for team members to fill roles in both stores and its warehouses. This includes warehouse selectors and logistics assistants.
The German-owned discount supermarket has attracted a loyal and enthusiastic customer base that has seen its market share rise, according to Kantar Worldpanel. This has put pressure on the “big four” supermarkets to lower prices.
In a bid to ease rising inflation, Aldi recently cut prices on 30 items including fruit, butter, canned food and personal hygiene products, cutting prices by an average of 7%. The retailer is also trialling a rapid grocery delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo, which can provide deliveries within minutes.
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