• Who wants to stand still? Aldi gets better everyday and so do I.
  • The training's amazing. I've got the skills to handle anything.
  • It ever there's a problem, we work together to solve it.

Being an Aldi Assistant Store Manager

We love our customers at Aldi. Which is why we’re passionate about being friendly, helpful, and treating everyone with respect. But we’re also super efficient – doing more for our customers with less.

So managing an Aldi store is a bit different. When things get tough (which they will), you’ll take control and get fast, impressive results through your team. You’ll always lead by example - rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done. It’s how you’ll encourage everyone else to give that little bit more. 

Our benefits

  • An impressive salary

    Your starting salary will be £35,625 rising to £43,440 after just 4 years. And if you work within the M25 you will also receive an allowance of up to £2,900 dependent on location.

  • A whole host of perks

    You name it, you get it. (Well, within reason.) But from healthcare benefits and parental leave, to a whole range of lifestyle perks, it’s all on offer.   

  • A great work-life balance

    Flexible 32/36/40-hour contracts are on offer which can be worked across 4 days or 40/45-hour contracts which are worked across 5 days (both including weekends). Your salary will be pro-rata.

Some of what we'll offer you

  • Wellbeing
    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.

  • Health & family
    Health & family

    We're committed to looking after you. So you'll get sick pay, recognition at our long service awards, and maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years.

  • Lifestyle benefits
    Lifestyle benefits

    You can also join our discounted Health Cash Plan and take advantage of gym membership discounts, discounted cinema tickets, money off holidays and more!

  • Learning from the best
    Learning from the best

    On top of the full training when you first join, you’ll get access to some of the best training and development in the retail world throughout your Aldi career. For all our store colleagues, we also have a structured training, review and support process, making sure you have all the tools you need to further your career.

  • Flexible contracts
    Flexible contracts

    Flexible 32/36/40-hour contracts are on offer which can be worked across 4 days or 40/45-hour contracts which are worked across 5 days (both including weekends). Your salary will be pro-rata.

  • Great working environment
    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.

  • Market leading package
    Market leading package

    As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll earn £35,625 rising in increments to £43,440 after 4 years (based on 45 hours per week). And if you work within the M25 you will also receive an allowance of up to £2,900 dependent on location. 

  • Future opportunities
    Future opportunities

    We’re committed to giving our colleagues the training and development to further their careers. In fact, we love to promote from within. And if you’ve got a 2:1 degree, you could even apply for the Area Manager Programme.

  • Holiday allowance
    Holiday allowance

    You’ll get 20 days paid holiday rising to 25 days, plus bank holidays.

Meet one of our Assistant Store Managers

Our Assistant Store Managers might be ‘second in charge’ but they’re so much more than that. They help set the tone of the store and come armed with a whole lot of passion and enthusiasm. No matter what the day brings, they put every customer first. How? Well, find out from some of our Assistant Store Managers by watching their videos.

Our application process

  • 1
    Online application/CV upload
    Online application/CV upload

    Questions such as "what’s your preferred location?" will help us see if you're right for the opportunities we have. Once you've submitted your application, our recruitment team will screen your answers.

  • 2
    Video interview
    Video interview

    Lights, camera, action. This is your golden opportunity to showcase your knowledge of Aldi and brilliant leadership skills.

  • 3
    Interview
    Interview

    Following a successful video interview, you’ll be invited to an interview with a Store Operations Director at the nearest Regional Distribution Centre. After that you’ll take part in the ‘Aldi Experience’ in store, where you’ll get the chance to observe the different tasks you would be expected to complete in the role.

Start your Aldi career today

You know just what it takes to become an Aldi Assistant Store Manager and you’ve seen just how rewarding it is. So there’s just one thing left to do – start your application.

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