Aldi says it will create 5,500 new jobs in 2024 with new stores to open

Aldi says it will create 5,500 new jobs this year as it looks to continue its UK expansion. The budget retailer currently has more than 1,000 stores in the UK and employs more than 45,000 people.

In 2024, Aldi expects to advertise further roles for Store Assistants, Managers and Cleaners as it opens up new stores. The supermarket said new jobs will also be available across its 11 regional distribution centres and within the retailer's head office.

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The majority of Aldi store and warehouse workers receive a starting wage of £12 an hour, rising to £12.95, but workers in London get a higher wage of £13.55, rising to £13.85. Aldi says it is also the only supermarket to offer paid breaks, which for can be worth more than an additional £900 a year.

Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer at Aldi UK, said: "Our colleagues work incredibly hard and are without a doubt a huge part of our success at Aldi. We continue to welcome more and more customers to Aldi stores every week, not just because of our unbeatable prices and British sourcing, but also our amazing colleagues.

"We are looking forward to welcoming even more colleagues up and down the country to Team Aldi during 2024 as we progress towards our goal of making affordable, quality food accessible to everyone."

Aldi recently committed to opening another 500 stores across Britain. The retailer said it is investing more than £1.4 billion throughout 2023 and 2024 to reach its long-term target. Plans include expanding its distribution and store network as well as further improving existing stores.

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