16 new jobs created at new Aldi store

SIXTEEN new job opportunities are being created at Aldi’s new Allendale Road store in Loughborough.

The store has already recruited for some of its positions, but still has vacancies for an assistant store manager, three deputy store managers, eight store assistants and an apprentice.

The majority of Aldi colleagues now receive a minimum rate of £8.85 per hour, regardless of their age. All colleagues will benefit from rising salaries during their service, with store assistant salaries rising to £10.41 after just three years.

The discount supermarket has appointed Kyle Hanson, who joined Aldi in 2009, as store manager.

He said: “I’m delighted to manage the Allendale Road store as I live in a town nearby. I think the store will receive a warm welcome from the local community, as it brings fantastic quality products and great value to the local town.”

The store’s apprentice vacancy involves a three-year course with a mixture of in-store, practical experience, and theory work. The scheme provides apprentices with store assistant training in year one and store management training in years two and three. The starting salary is £180 per week in year one, rising to £267 per week in year three, which is significantly higher than the national minimum wage for apprenticeships.

The store assistant positions features salaries from £8.85, rising to £10.41 per hour with double pay available for hours worked on Bank Holidays.

For its assistant store manager position, Aldi Allendale Road is seeking candidates with experience in management for the role. They can expect to work a five-day week, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Salaries begin at £31,300, rising to £38,170 after four years of service.

Applications and more information on all of Aldi’s store positions can be found on Aldi’s recruitment website: www.aldirecruitment.co. uk