Anticipating the busy festive season, Aldi plans to significantly expand its workforce.
- Aldi aims to employ 3,500 extra workers for various in-store roles to handle Christmas demand.
- The retailer offers competitive wages, starting at £12.40 per hour nationwide.
- Aldi’s recruitment aligns with its strategy to open 17 more stores, targeting 1,500 in total in the UK.
- This initiative reflects Aldi’s commitment to high-quality, accessible shopping experiences.
In preparation for the bustling festive period, Aldi has announced its intention to recruit an additional 3,500 store workers. This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to ensure efficiency and excellent customer service during one of the busiest times of the year.
Aldi’s recruitment drive includes a variety of positions such as store assistants, managerial roles, and cleaning staff. The pay rate for store assistants begins at £12.40 per hour nationally, and increases to £13.65 in the London area within the M25. This competitive pay is designed to attract a high calibre of applicants and reflects Aldi’s commitment to employee satisfaction.
In addition to boosting its workforce, Aldi is also expanding its physical presence in the UK. The supermarket plans to open 17 new stores by the end of the year, as part of a long-term goal to reach 1,500 stores nationwide. This expansion is aimed at meeting growing consumer demand and enhancing accessibility to its products.
Kelly Stokes, Aldi’s UK recruitment director, emphasised the importance of their workforce, stating, “Our colleagues are essential to ensuring Aldi shoppers have a great experience in store, and we’re once again closing our stores on Boxing Day to give them a well-deserved break as a thank you for their dedication.”
Aldi’s recruitment efforts are part of a broader trend among major supermarkets gearing up for the Christmas rush. Alongside Aldi, other major chains like Sainsbury’s and Morrisons are also increasing their staffing levels, with plans to hire an additional 20,000 and 3,000 employees respectively. This collective approach highlights the competitive nature of retail employment during the holiday season.
Aldi’s seasonal recruitment drive not only supports operational demands but also aligns with its growth strategy and dedication to quality customer service.
