New jobs are on the way as Aldi continues its major UK expansion with plans to open 40 new supermarkets.
The supermarket chain is recruiting more than 450 store assistants as it plans to open around 40 new stores this year, part of a wider £370 million investment in its growing UK network.
Kelly Stokes, recruitment director at Aldi UK, said: “Whether you are looking for your first role in retail or a fresh start, Aldi offers market-leading pay, excellent training and real opportunities to build your career.
“From day one, our colleagues are supported with the training and experience they need to succeed, with clear opportunities to progress as their careers develop.”
No formal qualifications are required for the entry-level roles, but Aldi is seeking candidates who are “friendly, positive, and comfortable with numbers.”
Store assistants will be paid £13.50 per hour nationally and £14.88 inside the M25, regardless of age.
Wages can rise up to £14.47 nationally and £15.20 within the M25, depending on length of service.
Aldi is the only major supermarket to offer paid breaks to all staff, which it says adds up to an extra £1,500 per year on average.
The company is also upgrading 25 existing stores this summer, including locations in Pitsea, Musselburgh, Kingston-upon-Thames and Stockton.
Aldi opened its first UK store in 1990 and now operates more than 1,080 stores nationwide, employing more than 43,000 people.
Asda to introduce major change in UK supermarkets this week
Asda is rolling out new electronic labels in 142 stores, with the changes going live this week.
Allergy and ingredient information will now be displayed on bakery products.
The supermarket chain will begin displaying the information on electronic shelf-edge labels in Asda Express stores that offer loose bakery products.
A total of 20 bakery items will be included in the scheme.
Tom Clark, retail operations manager at Asda, said: “I have a proud moment to share.
“Today marks the successful launch of Natasha’s Law allergen and calorie information for bakery products on Vusion electronic shelf-edge labels across over 140 Asda Express stores.
“This is a significant step forward in making food information clearer, more accessible, and compliant for our customers; helping them make informed and safe choices every day.”
A spokesperson for Asda said: “Our electronic shelf-edge labels help us to quickly and easily display important product information for our customers.
“Customers can quickly view ingredient and allergen information for bakery items.
“This will help them make informed choices and improve the shopping experience while also supporting our compliance with the requirements of Natasha’s Law.”
Natasha’s Law was introduced in October 2021 in memory of 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died after eating a Pret a Manger baguette containing undeclared sesame seeds.
The legislation requires all food prepared and packaged on site to include a full list of ingredients and emphasise the top 14 allergens.
Loose bakery products do not have packaging, so this information must be provided through other means.
No scanning or QR codes are required.
