Driver Apprenticeship

I've got a new skill for life. Aldi has shown me the way.

Our Driver Apprenticeship Programme

To get on the Driver Apprenticeship at Aldi, you’ve got to be pretty good behind the wheel. (After all, you do need a full and clean UK Driving licence.) But we’re also just as interested in how driven you are. Because to really succeed, you have to grab every opportunity that comes your way. If you do, you’ll get some of the best people in the industry teaching you, and be well on your way to starting a career packed with rewarding moments.

We have great camaraderie here, and give our people (yep, even our apprentices) bags of responsibility. But if you like that, then you’ll fit right in. And if all’s gone well, you’ll have a Category C + E licence at the end of the year, and be offered a permanent role in Aldi.

A programme like no other

Day One

We don’t hang around at Aldi, and neither will you. So from your very first day, you’ll be straight to it, signing your contracts, meeting your Assessor and completing all the paperwork to enrol onto your qualification.

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Helping Hand

You’ll be assigned two Aldi mentors: a qualified driver who will teach you the technical side of the job, plus a Deputy or Section Leader, who’s there to answer any questions, look after your wellbeing, and ensure you’re on track.

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Theory Work

On top of your daily duties, you’ll also complete theory work. But don’t worry, while you might need to do a bit of revision later down the line, there’s very little you won’t have learnt from doing the job.

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Assessor Visit

Throughout the whole programme, your Assessor will pay you a visit every month. This is just to make sure that you’re on course with your programme, and on track to succeed.

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Quarterly Review

Every three months, you’ll meet up with your Section Leader, Section Manager and Assessor. Again, this is just to make sure you’re on track and performing well.

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Progress Review

On top of Assessor visits and Quarterly Reviews, you’ll also have Progress Reviews. Less formal than a Quarterly Review, they’re there to give you constant feedback about how you’re doing.

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Warehouse Start

At Aldi, people don’t just do their job and go home. We all muck in. So it’s important you understand life in the warehouse. From picking and packing, you’ll already be building a bigger picture.

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Passenger

One day, you’ll be doing this by yourself. But, at the start, you’ll experience deliveries from the passenger seat. In most cases, it’ll be your mentor behind the wheel.

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Transport Yard

This’ll be your first experience driving. But before you go anywhere near a proper road, you’ll be out in the transport yard, getting used to the size of our Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs).

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L-plates

Once you’re comfortable in our LGVs, you’ll be ready to hit the road for a couple weeks with your L-plates. Which, on a vehicle this size, is definitely a big, capital L.

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Category C Theory

Your Category C licence allows you to drive a vehicle over 3,500Kg. But you can’t do the practical without the theory. With help from your mentor and your Assessor, you’ll fit this revision around your daily tasks.

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Intensive, but caring

We’re all about efficiency at Aldi. So rather than driving around for a year, you’ll go on an intensive driving course. All going well, you’ll take your Cat C test at the end of the week.

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Time to deliver

Once you’ve got your Cat C licence, you’re ready to hit the road. Whether it’s on your own or with your mentor, you’ll be getting ever closer to your Cat C + E licence. This allows you to now have a trailer over 750kg. Result.

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End of the road

If it’s all gone well, it’s time to get your Cat C + E licence. Just like your Cat C, you’ll have a theory and practical test to pass. Once you’ve passed everything, you’ll be offered a permanent driving position at Aldi.

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Some of what we'll offer you

If you give your absolute best, we’ll make every effort to show our appreciation. That’s why we offer a whole host of benefits.

Market-leading package

We have one of the best salaries in the business. In fact, on the Drivers Programme, you'll start on £13.49 per hour (£404 per week). But remember it's not all about the money.
Holiday allowance

28 days’ paid holiday (including bank holidays)? Not bad for a beginner. The question is, how will you spend it?
Health & lifestyle

We’re also committed to looking after you. You can also join our discounted Health Cash Plan and take advantage of gym membership discounts, discounted cinema tickets, money off holidays and more!
Quick development

We’re growing really quickly. So there aren’t many better places to start your career. Whichever pathway you take there will be plenty of opportunities to progress in the future. And you’ll learn from the finest retail professionals around. Are you up for the challenge?
Learning from the best

Aldi attracts some of the finest retail professionals around. So if you want the best education in the industry, who better to learn from?
Great working environment

With so many amazing developments, Aldi stores keep getting better and better. Not only that, you’ll help make sure it’s a place where you and your team can do great things and express your ideas.
Wellbeing

Our wellbeing programme links to five key areas of wellbeing; physical, mental, nutritional, financial and social. Colleagues have access to an online wellness portal containing information and guidance, 24/7 Employee Assistant Programme and wellbeing related benefits.

Meet one of our Apprentices

We’ve got so many great things to say about our Drivers Apprenticeship Programme, but sometimes it just helps to hear from actual apprentices. Which is why we asked current Driver Apprentice Andy to talk about their experience. So just hit play, sit back, and enjoy. Who knows, this could be you one day.

Our application process

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Online application

We like to keep things nice and straightforward. There’s an online application form to highlight your key skills and experience. Once you’ve submitted your application, our recruitment team will screen your answers. If you are successful at this stage, you’ll then be invited to the next stage of the process.
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Individual interview or group assessment

Your Individual Interview or Group Assessment will take place in at our Regional Distribution Centre. You'll be asked a series of questions and scenarios relating to the job role you have applied for.
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Aldi experience

Finally, you’ll take part in the ‘Aldi Experience’ where you’ll discuss the personal strengths you can bring to the role, and gain an insight into what working at Aldi’s really like.

Application hints and tips

We know...we've mentioned this rather a lot, but it's important. You have to be the Aldi type to succeed here. You need to be right for us, and we need to be right for you. To make sure everyone's happy, we've put together a structured application process. For the Drivers Apprenticeship Programme, there are four simple steps. And if you ever have any questions - or just some wonderful words or apprentice wisdom - then watch our helpful application advice videos here. Good luck!

Apply now

You’ve checked out what we’ve got to offer, met our apprentices and are ready for the challenge. So it’s time to go for it. Apply now or register your interest for future vacancies.

(Make sure you watch our application process videos for some handy hints and tips.)

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FAQs

You need to be conscientious, ambitious and able to do things without being asked. You should have bags of common sense and can take responsibility for yourself. You’ll also need to have a clean and full UK Driving licence.

Our Drivers Programme is 12-15 months long, in which time you’ll be working towards your Cat C+ E licence.

To join our Drivers Programme, you need to be aged 18 and over.

We’ll be accepting applications for our Drivers Apprenticeship during the year. So keep checking the website for more details.

Please note our intake dates take place regularly throughout the year.