Deputy Manager Review

I've progressed up to the role of Deputy Manager within the store, completely pushed myself as a person and grown massively in confidence. Dealing with customers and working with staff to ensure smooth running of the store and a enjoyable shopping experience. Every day is different and different challenges come. My role means I must overcome all challenges throughout the day.

- First aid training - Money handling/basic security - Personal confidence boost

The company and people are work with are really good. I've had a few issues but the Area Manager always help to resolve them. The people I work with really do make the job. I find the job somewhat enjoyable by itself as the work is never dull and there is always something to do.

Sometimes undervalued due to the fast pace of the business and some managers who do not show recognition for service. This has been shown multiple times in my near 3 years with Aldi that upper management do not always show the appreciation for extra work or even the basic work. Appreciation is worth as much as being paid to an employee.

Sometimes poorly. It was often forgotten I am an apprentice and the training hours provided were never fully utilised. Upper management and managers responsible for training do not know about the apprenticeship course and what is required from it which has often led me to being under developed in certain areas or others to step in so I can progress.

The first 2 years were fine, however, First4Skills going under did not help my progression, but Lifetime really did get me back on track. Now on my third year, there is no interaction from Lifetime. While I know they're there if I needed to ask them anything, it feels like once I got my qualification there was no more concerns.

Not as much as I expected when originally going into the apprenticeship. There are little/no resources for apprentices and upper management within the store do not know how to handle having an apprentice. While Aldi have allowed me to progress, it was often myself pushing for it and not much help.

Aldi pay a good wage for the apprentice programme and definitely outshine over any other apprentice. They have recently upped third year apprentices pay to be higher than first level staff which is good as at third year we run close to full management level and are often underpaid for the level of work we do.

I've never really looked into any out of work opportunities as I believe Aldi is a company I would like to remain at for some time. The company itself is fast paced and different every day. Something I do enjoy as I'm never bored at work as I'm always doing something. We never wait for work.

Yes

While the training has been a bit of a let down, I've progressed anyway and grown as a person. I never expected to become the person I am today and I have to thank Aldi and the people within the store for helping me.

Just be ready for everything new. Be confident. Be you. When applying, learn about Aldi and how it became the retailer it is today. The process of applying and getting a job with Aldi has changed over the last 3 years since I did apply, however, it's about being confident and showing them who you are and that you're committed.