Management apprentice Review

by Aldi

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

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

My role as a management apprentice is as the the same as a deputy manager in my company , this includes many things such as running shifts , co-ordinating staff and money handling

8/10

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

Throughout my time at Aldi , I have learnt a lot and all my skills and knowledge I have now is thanks to my apprenticeship with Aldi

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot , the staff I work with are wonderful and allthough sometimes there are disagreements between staff , the vast majority of the time everyone works brilliantly together.

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by Aldi?

I feel as if I have earned myself value by earning my certificates for retail management , so I would like to say I am a valuable part of my team.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think my programme is structured and there are clear guidelines as to what has to be learned in order to pass the examinations, allthough beside from the paper work side I feel as if there could be a better structure for practical learning and training.

6/10

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

I received a fair amount of support from my trainer , they visited my store monthly to complete various forms of work required for the certificates

7/10

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

I receive a fair amount of support from my employer , there are various companies such as retail hub that provide support for myself and anyone who needs it.

8/10

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

My salary does meet my cost of living allthough it only just does. Sometimes I feel like the work that I do is worth more than what I am paid but that is one downside to being an apprentice.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I’ve had the opportunity to go to meetings in different stores which is nice .

5/10

9. Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a great employer , I feel Aldi really care about its staff and the plans and goals that Aldi have for the future seem great to me and I would like to be apart of it.

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

If you are going to apply for Aldi , I would suggest showing that you are a quick learner and willing to work very hard , it is difficult work but it also comes with better rewards.