Organised. Hardworking. Responsible. Incredibly friendly. That’s you. Someone who can work closely with the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager – and deputise when they’re away.
You’ll be eager to learn with the enthusiasm to ensure we have a happy team, even happier customers and an efficient, high-quality store. Prove yourself, and there’s every chance to progress to Assistant Store Manager.
You'll get £14.00 per hour rising to £14.91 per hour. Plus, an additional £4.00 per hour while running the store. If you’re in London, you’ll get £15.30 rising to £15.60 per hour.
But we know it’s not just about salary - you name it, you get it (well, within reason). From paid breaks, healthcare benefits and parental leave, to a whole range of lifestyle perks, it’s all on offer.
You’ll usually work around 25 hours per week, but this can vary from 10-40. To help re-charge your batteries, you’ll also get 28 days’ paid holiday.
Our Deputy Managers are key to creating a thriving store environment. They bring energy, efficiency, and a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences. It’s all about leading with responsibility and creating a positive environment where everyone can thrive. Want to know more? Hear from Hannah to see how you could make your mark as a Deputy Store Manager!
You’ve seen all there is to see about becoming an Aldi Deputy Store Manager. So the only question left is whether you’re ready to become one? We know you are.
Search for a roleBecause we’re growing so quickly, we’re always on the lookout for new store colleagues. You can find all the vacancies near you, register your interest and apply here.
You’ll need to be comfortable with numbers. But this is also about having a friendly personality, a ‘get-on-with-it’ attitude and a passion for our business.
It can be tough in store, and lots of different challenges will come your way. We need to know you’re up for the Aldi challenge, and that you’re great at dealing with people. After all, you’ll always support the team and put your customers first. So you’ll need to show us you can be a reliable team member, happy to help whenever possible.
We’ll create a training programme that suits you. It normally lasts around 6 weeks and involves all kinds of activities. Experienced colleagues will take you under their wing and help you learn everything from till work and stock replenishment to store cleaning, the ins and outs of Health & Safety, and customer service. Both your Store Manager and Area Manager will be closely involved to make sure you have everything you need.
Where possible, you’ll be trained in your local area.
You’ll receive constant feedback on your performance throughout your training, from your Store Manager and your Area Manager. But it’s a two-way thing. You’ll also have plenty of opportunity to offer your own thoughts and perspective on your development.
Ideally, yes. The stores will be local but travelling by public transport may not always be reliable or convenient. And it’s always a big help if you can provide cover in other local stores.
It’s simple really. We believe our people are the best in the retail business. Compared with other supermarkets, our teams are smaller and the job involves a much wider range of activities. Our store colleagues work hard, they’re flexible, they use their initiative… at the end of the day, they deserve every penny.
It depends on the store size but you’ll normally work with between 25 and 60 colleagues.
Deputy Store Managers work between 10 and 40 hours a week, depending on the type of part-time contract that suits you and the store. But you can work more than that when extra hours are available. The Store Manager will draw up the rota 4 weeks in advance and your work patterns will reflect the needs of the store. We expect you to be flexible but we also try and accommodate your needs.
No - Aldi employees are not and have never been classed as self employed.
Yes. We’re the only retailer who pays our colleagues for their break time.
If a colleague completed a 6-hour shift with a 20 minute break, they might work from 8am to 12pm, then clock out from 12pm to 12:20pm, then finishing the shift at 2pm.
With other employers, the colleague would get paid 5.67 hours for the 6-hour shift at their hourly rate. Salary for shift = 5.67 hours at their hourly rate.
At Aldi, the 20-minute break is paid for, so the colleague would still work 8am to 2pm with a 20-minute break at 12pm to 12:20pm but they would receive payment for the full 6 hours at the hourly rate. Salary for shift = 6 hours at the hourly rate.