Aldi is creating 1,000 new roles across the UK as part of its ambitious store expansion drive, promising industry-leading pay and paid breaks
Aldi, has announced a significant recruitment campaign aimed at bolstering its workforce with 1,000 new store roles. This major move comes as the retailer pushes ahead with its store opening programme, set to accelerate between now and the end of 2025.
With over 1,050 stores and more than 45,000 employees already on the payroll and the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, the company is continuing to expand its footprint into new communities, reaffirming its position as a growing force in the UK’s competitive grocery sector. Aldi is actively recruiting for a range of positions, including Store Assistants, Store Cleaners, Store Apprentices, and various management roles.
Best in class pay and benefits
Aldi’s employment terms remain some of the most attractive in the sector. Store Assistants outside London will receive a starting hourly rate of £12.75, which increases to £13.66 depending on length of service. In London, the pay starts at £14.05 per hour, rising to £14.35 – a rate unmatched by many in the industry.
Importantly, Aldi raises the bar and continues to offer paid breaks, a benefit that most UK supermarkets do not provide. The value of these paid breaks equates to over £1,370 annually for the average store colleague – a meaningful contribution to overall take-home pay.
Kelly Stokes, Recruitment Director at Aldi UK, emphasised the value of the company’s workplace culture:
“As we expand into new communities, we’re excited to bring even more people into the Aldi family. We’re proud to offer not only the best pay and benefits, but also a positive working environment and real opportunities for progression.”
New store locations announced
To support its continued supercharged expansion, Aldi has outlined the next wave of store openings, stretching from the South Coast to the North East of England and across to Scotland. Key new locations include:
- Braintree, Essex
- Bromley, Greater London
- Chesham, Buckinghamshire
- Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Ealing, Greater London
- Ferndown, Dorset
- Hitchin, Hertfordshire
- Kenilworth, Warwickshire
- Kirkby, Merseyside
- Largs, North Ayrshire
- Pickering, North Yorkshire
- Ponteland, Northumberland
- South Croydon, Greater London
- South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
- Uckfield, East Sussex
- Warwick, Warwickshire
- Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
- Witney, Oxfordshire
- Worthing, West Sussex
Additional roles will also be available in Fulham Broadway (London) and Caterham (Surrey), with Aldi confirming that recruitment is ongoing throughout the year.
Serving local communities through store investment
Jonathan Neale, Managing Director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, spoke about the strategic thinking behind site selection:
“We want to make high-quality, affordable food accessible to everyone, and that means opening new stores in the communities that need them most. The response from the public has been invaluable in helping us identify where demand is greatest, and where we need to focus our efforts on finding the sites that can become new stores.”
This continued investment underlines Aldi’s commitment to workers an in providing affordable grocery options while contributing to local economies and employment prospects across the country.
Employment opportunities and progression
Aldi’s consistent recruitment of new staff goes beyond filling shelves. The company’s growth offers a clear pathway for those seeking long-term careers in retail. Entry-level roles are complemented by management training programmes and apprenticeships, designed to nurture talent and promote from within.
With a blend of competitive pay, structured progression, and geographical spread, the current recruitment push by Aldi could offer timely opportunities to individuals seeking stable and rewarding employment in a challenging economic climate.
