Stores Apprenticeship

I'm not just learning. I'm being taught how to succeed.

Our Stores Apprenticeship Programme

Pop into an Aldi store, and you won’t see any dilly-dallying. Our people know what needs to be done, and they just get on and do it. It’s simple really, but it does take lots of drive. But if you’ve got that, our Store Apprenticeship Programmes won’t just give you a great start to our careers it will put you on the right road to success. And if you combine hard work, ambition and an ability to apply yourself to any challenge, you could make it all the way to Store Management.

There are two pathways available for our Stores Apprenticeships:

Career Starter - For applicants with no previous qualifications you can apply for a Level 2 Retailer Apprenticeship which takes around 12-15 months to complete. You will also complete Functional Skills at Level 2 alongside this.

Store Management Apprenticeship - For applicants that already have their GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (minimum grade C or equivalent) you can apply for our Store Management Apprenticeship programme. You will complete both Level 2 Retailer and Level 3 Retail Team Leader which takes up to 36 months to complete.

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.

Salary

Through both pathways our apprentices will earn £8.44 per hour (£253.20 per week) in their first year. If you're in London, you'll get £8.67 per hour (£260.10 per week).

For those on the Management Programme this rises to £10.18 per hour (£305.40 per week) in year two and £11.83 per hour (£354.90 per week) in year three.

If you're in London, this rises to £10.62 per hour (£318.60 per week) in year two and £12.47 per hour (£374.10 per week) in year three.
Paid breaks

We are committed to being the best-paying supermarket and are the only supermarket to offer paid breaks.
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.

Our application process

1

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.
2

Individual interview or group assessment

Your Individual Interview or Group Assessment will take place in store with an Area Manager. You'll be asked a series of questions and scenarios relating to the job role you have applied for.
3

Aldi store experience

Following a successful interview you'll take part in the 'Aldi Store Experience' where you'll get the chance to observe the different tasks that you would be expected to complete in role.

Meet one of our Apprentices

“But what’s it really like?” we hear you say. Well, we could tell what we think until we’re blue in the face. But wouldn’t it be better to hear it from one of our actual Aldi apprentices? Course it would. Which is why we’ve got Stores Apprentice Adam to talk about their experience.

Start your Aldi career today

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.

For our Career Starter- Stores Programme Apprentices do not require any qualifications.

For our Store Management Programme Apprentices will need GCSEs in Maths and English, grade 4 and above (minimum grade C or equivalent).

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