Aldi is gearing up for the Christmas season by hiring 3,500 additional store workers to handle the holiday rush.
- The recruitment includes permanent positions such as store assistants, managers, and cleaners.
- National starting pay for store assistants is £12.40 an hour, with higher rates within the M25 area.
- The initiative is part of Aldi’s strategy to open 17 new stores by year-end, aiming for 1,500 UK locations.
- Aldi joins other major supermarkets in ramping up staff numbers for the festive season, emulating Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.
Aldi is strategically preparing for the Christmas rush by hiring 3,500 extra store workers, reinforcing its workforce to meet increased shopper demand. These roles are spread across several permanent positions, enhancing staff at various levels, from store assistants to managerial positions and cleaning staff.
Pay rates start at £12.40 per hour for store assistants outside London, but rise to £13.65 for those inside the M25. This competitive pay is designed to attract a strong workforce for the festive season.
Part of a larger expansion plan, Aldi aims to open an additional 17 stores before the year ends, aligning with its goal to reach 1,500 stores across the UK. This move not only supports seasonal shopping demands but also caters to Aldi’s long-term growth ambitions to increase accessibility to affordable, high-quality food.
In this recruitment effort, Aldi follows the lead of other prominent supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. Sainsbury’s is recruiting an additional 20,000 workers, while Morrisons adds 3,000, highlighting a sector-wide push to enhance customer service levels during the busy Christmas period. Aldi, keen on maintaining excellent shopper experiences, ensures adequate staffing.
Kelly Stokes, Aldi’s UK recruitment director, emphasized the mission to maintain accessibility to high-quality food, particularly during peak seasons. She noted the importance of the workforce in enhancing in-store experiences and announced that stores will close on Boxing Day. This closure aims to give employees valuable time off, ensuring their wellbeing and recognising their dedication.
The recruitment drive by Aldi underscores its commitment to both short-term holiday demands and long-term growth across the UK.
