No qualifications or previous work experience? Then we want to hear from you...

Alongside your Store Assistant training, you’ll work towards achieving a Level 2 Retailer qualification (equivalent to 5 GCSE passes) and complete Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths too, if you don’t have GCSE passes in these subjects already – amazing!

 The programme typically takes around 15+ months to complete but may be shorter if you live in Wales or Scotland.

 You’ll learn about...

• Customer profiles and shopping habits
• The principles of running a retail business
• Brand awareness, business reputation and sustainability
• Relevant regulatory and legislative requirements
• Sales techniques and merchandising
• Maintaining stock levels to meet customer demand
• IT systems, technology and applications used in retail

 Plus so much more!

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rates: Year 1 - £8.44, Year 2 - £10.18 (London pay rates are £8.67, £11.83 respectively)
• Paid breaks: We are the only supermarket to offer paid breaks
• Holiday Allowance: 28 days’ paid holiday including bank holidays
• Health & Lifestyle: You can join our discounted Health Cash Plan and take advantage of gym membership discounts, discounted cinema tickets, money off holidays and more!
• Wellbeing: Colleagues have access to an online wellness portal containing information and guidance, 24/7 Employee Assistant Programme and wellbeing-related benefits
• Quick development: We’re growing really quickly so whichever pathway you take there will be plenty of opportunities to progress in future
• Training & Support: You’ll have monthly meetings with your allocated learning coach during work time – sessions are usually a mix of face-to-face and online

What you'll need...

To apply, you’ll need to meet the UK government’s eligibility criteria before your apprenticeship starts. 

• Must be aged 16+ years old
• Must have been a UK/EU/EAA resident for the past 3+ years
• You must not be an overseas national or subject to employment restrictions
• Must have left full-time education
• Must not have completed a similar qualification at the same level or above

Application Process

• Online application: This is your chance to shine! Make sure you answer all the questions and provide as much information as possible. Once you’ve submitted your application, our recruitment team will review your answers. If you’re successful at this stage, you’ll progress to the next stage of the process.
• Individual or group assessment: You’ll complete an assessment or interview with an Area Manager at a local store.  You’ll be asked some questions about yourself and the role you’re applying for – some of which might be based on a scenario. If you’re successful at this stage, you’ll progress to the final stage of the process.
• Aldi store experience: Following a successful interview, you’ll be invited to spend some time in a store so you can see first-hand the types of tasks you’d be expected to complete. Feel free to ask any questions you might have as we want to make sure the role is the right fit for you and us. If everything goes well, you’ll be offered a job as an apprentice!