Store apprentice Review

by Aldi

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

As part of my year 1 role I was effectively employed as a store assistant. This meant I was expected to fulfill or at least be be able to fulfill all roles within the store. Including -stocking/working on produce -stocking/working on chiller -putting out ambient deliveries -manning the checkout -dealing with customer questions and complaints -basic cleaning when required -stock rotation -stocking and working on special buys, including planning for upcoming events.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed my people skills further as I have grown in confidence. I have also improved on my ability to improvise and work independently.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It can be stressful and frustrating but on the whole it has been a good experience.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by Aldi?

This depends upon the week. More positive engagement would be good from management.

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Extremely unorganised compared to what was advertised. Communication could be better as well.

4/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Monthly visits. Any question I have is answered quite quickly

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support can be frustrating, it is not withheld but communication is rather poor so you have to do a lot of legwork for it .

6/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Salary is good for an apprenticeship but I wonder whether there is any long term benefit to the apprenticeship within the company

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Not sure of the question but the jobs awkward and unsociable hours mean that even though hours are low(around 30) it is difficult to find other jobs and or outside activities.

4/10

9. Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good pay relative to the rest

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aldi?

Don't apply if you want to have a social life. Also you need to be willing to do anything and do it with a positive attitude, this means you are more likely to get given the higher level tasks(increasing the likiness that your contract will be renewed.