Aldi is now hiring for 24 jobs in Yeovil for a new store opening this summer

Aldi is recruiting now for 24 new positions in Yeovil ahead of the new store opening this summer.

The discount supermarket is looking for two assistant store managers, three deputy store managers, 16 store assistants, two apprentices and a caretaker/cleaner.

An exact opening date is yet to be announced for the new store on the A30 Sherborne Road, Yeovil.

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Aldi is a multi-award-winning employer, offering one of the best working environments and competitive rates of pay in the UK supermarket sector.

The majority of Aldi employees now receive a minimum rate of £9.40 per hour, regardless of their age.

The jobs available

Assistant Store Manager

Salary: £32,345, which rises to £39,445 after four years

Job description: For people looking to take their management experience to the next level, Aldi’s assistant store managers are responsible for supporting the store manager in achieving store targets, while motivating and developing a diverse and talented team.

As well as a competitive starting salary, successful applicants will receive four weeks annual leave, rising to five weeks, and the opportunity to progress to store manager.

Apply here.

Deputy Store Manager

Salary: £10.40 rising to £11.41 per hour, plus an additional £4.00 per hour when managing the store

Job description: Deputy store managers are expected to work closely with the store manager and assistant store manager and will have the responsibility of managing the store team in their absence.

Deputy store manager roles start from 25 hours per week.

Apply here.

Store Assistant

Salary: £9.40 per hour rising to £10.41

Job description: Hardworking and enthusiastic candidates are also being targeted for Aldi’s store assistant positions, to carry out responsibilities such as accurate and efficient till operation, stock management and merchandising.

Full training will be provided for store assistants over a six-week period and roles are available from 15 to 30 hours a week, with a realistic prospect of progression.

Apply here.

Store Apprentice

Salary: £187 per week in year one (with management development apprentices rising to £279 in year three)

Job description: Store apprentices can now enter the programme via two routes and Aldi is looking for candidates in the area to apply for both:

- The Career Starter route does not require candidates to have completed previous qualifications. The aim of this new route is to allow apprentices to work towards a career, while developing skills in literacy and numeracy and completing a Level 2 Retailer Qualification.

- Alternatively, the Management Development Programme requires a minimum grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English, and offers candidates a pathway to becoming a deputy store manager.

Apprentices who choose this programme will complete a Level 2 Retailer Qualification in the first year of training, and then progress onto achieving a Level 3 Retail Team Leader Qualification in years two and three.

Apply here.

Caretaker/Cleaner

Salary: £9.30 per hour

Job description: Aldi’s caretakers/cleaners are responsible for making sure the store is clean and tidy at all times so that customers enjoy an excellent shopping experience.

Apply here.

Tips from existing staff on scoring a job

Here, Aldi colleagues give insider tips on how to land the perfect role with the discount supermarket:

1. Visit the store before your interview

Deputy store manager, Jim Sandhu from Aldi Ripon, suggests: “It’s important for candidates to show their knowledge of the store and have an understanding of how it operates.

“I’d suggest visiting your local store to observe the team and its daily running.

“When applying for my role, I also chatted to the store manager, who kindly gave me some of his time, which put me in a very strong position in the interview as I was able to speak knowledgeably about how a store operates and identify some of the main challenges a deputy store manager would face.”

2. Do some desk research

Kelly Stokes, recruitment director at Aldi, says: “It’s likely you will have seen a role advertised in-store or on the website, but we want to see that applicants have really done their homework.

“We’re looking for people who are hungry to learn more about the business, have researched the history, the growth of the company and ways of working, so they’re in a great position to start their application and hopefully their new career.”

3. Demonstrate team work skills

Store assistant, Rebeka Weaver from Aldi Brecon, says: “Store Assistants are expected to roll up their sleeves and help with all aspects of the store, so new colleagues should be willing to work as a team.

“The stores can be extremely busy at times, therefore being able to turn your hand to an array of tasks and support your colleagues is essential.”

John Richardson, regional managing director at Aldi, said: “As Aldi’s popularity and customer demand for quality products continues to increase, we’re in a great position to be able to create a number of new opportunities in the area.

“Aldi offers fantastic benefits, including competitive pay, a great working environment and a number of progression opportunities.

“We pride ourselves in supporting the long-term career development of all our colleagues and invest in training programmes to ensure that all colleagues feel engaged, challenged and motivated.”

Applications and more information on all of Aldi’s store positions can be found on Aldi’s recruitment website: aldirecruitment.co.uk/stores