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Scotsman
a day ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Aldi careers: supermarket boosts UK pay to £13 an hour
Aldi is offering standout pay, perks, and a fast-track application process 🛒 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Aldi is raising its minimum UK pay to £13 an hour from September 1, rising to £14.33 inside the M25 Long-serving store workers can earn up to £13.93 nationwide or £14.64 in London The increase cements Aldi's position as the UK's highest-paying supermarket Rival chains like Tesco and Sainsbury's offer lower rates, around £12.60 to £12.75 an hour Aldi is actively hiring for roles including store assistant and warehouse operative via its recruitment website If you're looking for a retail role that pays well, Aldi just made itself hard to ignore. From Monday, September 1, store workers across the UK will earn at least £13 an hour – rising to £14.33 within the M25 – as the discount supermarket cements its position as the UK's highest-paying grocery chain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And that's just the starting rate: long-serving staff can see their wages rise to £13.93 outside London and £14.64 inside the capital. With wages well above the National Living Wage of £12.21, Aldi's recruitment appeal is only growing; competitors like Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Lidl also recently increased their hourly rates - but only to around £12.60–£12.75. Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi UK and Ireland, said the latest pay increase is a reflection of the 'hard work and incredible contribution' of Aldi colleagues, adding that the business is proud to remain the UK's top-paying supermarket and is committed to supporting its staff 'in every way we can.' (Photo: ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images How to apply for a job at Aldi For those interested in joining Aldi, applying is straightforward, and all current vacancies are listed on the supermarket's recruitment website, where applicants can search for roles by location and job type. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Positions regularly advertised include store assistant, warehouse operative, cleaner, and deputy store manager roles, along with graduate opportunities such as area manager placements that come with a starting salary of £44,000. Many of these roles also come with paid breaks, enhanced holiday allowance, and Aldi's employee discount scheme. To apply, candidates are asked to register an account on the Aldi recruitment site. From there, they can complete online application forms and, in some cases, assessments tailored to the role. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Some positions may also involve a video interview or in-store trial shift as part of the recruitment process. Aldi's application process tends to favour those who are punctual, reliable, and able to handle the fast-paced nature of retail. Prior customer service experience can be helpful, but it isn't essential. Enthusiasm, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team are all traits Aldi values highly. Are you job-hunting? To view thousands of roles available right now, visit the JobsToday website.
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Scotsman
a day ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Aldi careers: supermarket boosts UK pay to £13 an hour
Aldi is offering standout pay, perks, and a fast-track application process 🛒 Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Aldi is raising its minimum UK pay to £13 an hour from September 1, rising to £14.33 inside the M25 Long-serving store workers can earn up to £13.93 nationwide or £14.64 in London The increase cements Aldi's position as the UK's highest-paying supermarket Rival chains like Tesco and Sainsbury's offer lower rates, around £12.60 to £12.75 an hour Aldi is actively hiring for roles including store assistant and warehouse operative via its recruitment website If you're looking for a retail role that pays well, Aldi just made itself hard to ignore. From Monday, September 1, store workers across the UK will earn at least £13 an hour – rising to £14.33 within the M25 – as the discount supermarket cements its position as the UK's highest-paying grocery chain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And that's just the starting rate: long-serving staff can see their wages rise to £13.93 outside London and £14.64 inside the capital. With wages well above the National Living Wage of £12.21, Aldi's recruitment appeal is only growing; competitors like Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Lidl also recently increased their hourly rates - but only to around £12.60–£12.75. Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi UK and Ireland, said the latest pay increase is a reflection of the 'hard work and incredible contribution' of Aldi colleagues, adding that the business is proud to remain the UK's top-paying supermarket and is committed to supporting its staff 'in every way we can.' (Photo: ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images How to apply for a job at Aldi For those interested in joining Aldi, applying is straightforward, and all current vacancies are listed on the supermarket's recruitment website, where applicants can search for roles by location and job type. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Positions regularly advertised include store assistant, warehouse operative, cleaner, and deputy store manager roles, along with graduate opportunities such as area manager placements that come with a starting salary of £44,000. Many of these roles also come with paid breaks, enhanced holiday allowance, and Aldi's employee discount scheme. To apply, candidates are asked to register an account on the Aldi recruitment site. From there, they can complete online application forms and, in some cases, assessments tailored to the role. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Some positions may also involve a video interview or in-store trial shift as part of the recruitment process. Aldi's application process tends to favour those who are punctual, reliable, and able to handle the fast-paced nature of retail. Prior customer service experience can be helpful, but it isn't essential. Enthusiasm, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team are all traits Aldi values highly.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Aldi to remain best paying supermarket with major change to all UK stores
Aldi employees will see the change come into effect in September no matter where they work in the UK. Aldi is set to make a big change that will help continue their legacy of being the best paying supermarket in the UK. As of September 2025, the budget grocer will be making a permanent change to all of their UK stores. With a new minimum work rate to be put in place, Aldi will be the first supermarket to pay its workers "at least £13 an hour", with the move set to come into place in a matter of weeks. Set to take effect from September 1, the popular German supermarket will increase the wages of its staff, with some parts of London receiving a pay increase of up to £14.33. Currently, workers in London earn a wage of £14.05 an hour. This is a bit higher than the current nationwide wage for Aldi workers, which sits at £12.75 per hour. This is already higher than the Real Living Wage - £12.60 - which was set last October by the Living Wage Foundation. With the new baseline being set "at least £13", Aldi store assistants could also see their pay rise further based on the length of their service to the company. This means that staff across the UK could see a pay hike to £13.93, while parts of London could rise to £14.64, reports the Mirror. On top of this, Aldi is the only supermarket to offer their workers paid breaks, which tallies up to approximately £1,385 per year for the average staff member. Giles Hurley, chief executive officer of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: "Our people are the driving force behind our success across the UK. This latest investment in pay is a reflection of their hard work and the incredible contribution they make every single day. "We're proud to remain the UK's highest-paying supermarket and will continue to support our colleagues in every way we can." This pay change follows on from Aldi recently being named the Employer of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards. This title recognises the companies investment in training, focus on inclusion and diversity and their promise of competitive pay. On top of this, the budget supermarket is also making plans to expand further across the UK, with over 115 locations under consideration for new stores.. So if Aldi is currently the UK's best paying supermarket, how do the other retailers compare? As of April this year, the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage were increased. For those under 18, workers can now be paid at least £7.55, while those aged between 18 and 20 can now get paid a minimum of £10. For everyone else aged 21 and over, the minimum wage jumped from £11.44 an hour to £12.21. Information collated by The Grocer has revealed the best paying supermarkets in the UK following after Aldi: For those looking for a job and are enticed by being paid for your breaks and earning a competitive wage, as of July 29, Aldi has over 730 job listings for store assistants across the UK, with many of them available in Scotland. The job description reads: "You'll do everything from checking off deliveries to dealing with enquiries or ensuring that the shelves are fully stocked with well-presented products. "And, of course, you'll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way. "It's a really fast-paced environment, and everyone understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success – and gets on with doing it. There's a real family feel here, and we all pitch in as part of a close-knit team." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Aldi's £13 update will bring permanent change to all UK stores
The change is expected to take place from September and will be coming to all stores in the UK Aldi is set to become the first supermarket to pay its staff "at least £13 an hour." It means the supermarket holds onto its title as the best-paying supermarket to work at within the UK. The new minimum rate, which increases to £14.33 within parts of London, will take effect from September 1, 2025. This further exceeds the Real Living Wage of £12.60 an hour that was set by the Living Wage Foundation in October last year. At the time of writing, Aldi's Store Assistants are currently paid a minimum of £12.75 an hour nationwide, and £14.05 an hour within London. Based on the length of service, Store Assistants' pay could rise further to £13.93 nationally, and £14.64 within London. Aldi is also the only retailer to offer all colleagues paid breaks, which are worth approximately £1,385 a year for the average store colleague. The pay rise means Aldi will maintain its position as Britain's best-paying supermarket. Giles Hurley, chief executive officer of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: 'Our people are the driving force behind our success across the UK. This latest investment in pay is a reflection of their hard work and the incredible contribution they make every single day. We're proud to remain the UK's highest-paying supermarket and will continue to support our colleagues in every way we can.' Those interested in applying for jobs at Aldi can go to their recruitment website here. As of July 29, there were over 730 job listings for Store Assistants with the supermarket across the UK. The job advert claims: "You'll do everything from checking off deliveries to dealing with enquiries or ensuring that the shelves are fully stocked with well-presented products. And, of course, you'll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way. "It's a really fast-paced environment, and everyone understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success – and gets on with doing it. There's a real family feel here, and we all pitch in as part of a close-knit team." The news follows Aldi being named the Employer of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards, where it was recognised for its competitive pay, investment in training, and focus on diversity and inclusion. Aldi has also been in the headlines lately as plans continue to expand its presence across the country, with more than 115 locations in consideration for new stores. What do other supermarkets pay their staff? April 2025 saw the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase. For workers who are over the age of 21, the minimum wage jumped from £11.44 to £12.21. Younger workers also got a pay boost, with 18-21s getting £10 and under 18s now getting at least £7.55 According to The Grocer, below is a full list of what each brand offers to workers across the UK:
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi set to be first UK supermarket to pay assistants at least £13 an hour
Aldi also remains the only supermarket offering paid breaks, worth an extra £1,385 per year for the average employee BETTER EVERY PAY Aldi set to be first UK supermarket to pay assistants at least £13 an hour Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALDI will be the first UK supermarket to pay assistants at least £13 an hour. That will be the chain's basic pay rate from September 1. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Aldi, which uses the slogan 'Better Everyday', last increased its minimum hourly pay to £12.75 nationally and £14.05 in London earlier this year Credit: Aldi And staff within the M25 will earn at least £14.33, far exceeding the Real Living Wage of £12.60 and National Living Wage of £12.21. Long-serving staff will see their pay rise to £13.93 nationally and £14.64 in London. Already the UK's highest-paying supermarket Aldi, which uses the slogan 'Better Everyday', last increased its minimum hourly pay to £12.75 nationally and £14.05 in London earlier this year. Aldi also remains the only supermarket offering paid breaks, worth an extra £1,385 per year for the average employee. Boss Giles Hurley said: 'Our people are the driving force behind our success. "This latest investment in pay is a reflection of their hard work and the incredible contribution they make. 'We're proud to remain the UK's highest-paying supermarket and will continue to support our colleagues.' The chain is investing £650million to expand from 1,050 to 1,500 stores nationwide. It is opening ten new outlets this summer including in Caterham, Sheffield, and Fulham Broadway, and employs 45,000 staff. Rival Lidl hiked hourly pay for 28,000 workers on April 1. All upcoming 'Aldi Finds' in the middle aisle next week – including portable chargers, power toothbrushes & dryer balls Entry level wages rose to £12.75 an hour nationally, with London rates increasing to £14 an hour, as part of a £15million investment into pay. 4 Aldi will be the first UK supermarket to pay assistants at least £13 an hour Credit: Getty HEINEKEN REFRESHES LESS 4 Heineken sales fell in Europe and the US as pricing rows and weak demand hit volumes — though UK sales edged up thanks to Cruzcampo and Murphy's Credit: Reuters HEINEKEN has faced a tough start to 2025, selling less beer amid fraught pricing talks with European retailers. Its beer volumes fell 1.2 per cent globally in the first half, with European sales dropping 4.7 per cent as retailers in France, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain pulled the brand over price hikes. US sales also slumped due to weak consumer sentiment, while proposed tariffs threaten profits. Despite this, the brewer saw modest UK growth boosted by its Cruzcampo lager and Murphy's stout. MOVIE MAGIC EVERYMAN CINEMAS saw a 21 per cent sales surge in the first half of the year. Admissions climbed by 15 per cent in that time, with blockbusters like Thunderbolts and the new Mission Impossible helping to attract 2.2million visitors. And average ticket prices rose by six per cent, up to £12.46. Everyman has 48 venues in the UK, and plans to open more soon. Its shares rose 6.6 per cent in early trading yesterday. RENT SQUEEZE 4 Rents hit record highs as tenants now pay £400 more a month than five years ago - with London averages soaring to £2,712 Credit: Getty THE rental market is at record highs, with tenants paying £400 more per month than they did five years ago, Rightmove says. Average asking rents outside London sit at £1,365 per month, while those in the capital have soared to £2,712. The news comes despite rent growth slowing, with demand down 10 per cent and supply up 15 per cent. But tenants still spend 37 per cent of their income on housing.
