Apprentice manager Review

by Aldi

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.3/10

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

Running the shop floor, working deliveries, specials, dates and other store paperwork

10/10

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

Working in a large team with others and learning how to manage a group of people

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I like the apprenticeship company and the retail qualification however it doesn’t always link to Aldi. I like the store and the people I work with massively.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Aldi?

Not at all the company doesn’t offer me enough hours or pay compared to new starters who earn more than me and have less responsibility. Which makes me feel undervalued. I also don’t get any work perks and the apprenticeship doesn’t match my job role in anyway along with communication between Aldi and the apprenticeship provider is also poor.

3/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticeship provider is great however it doesn’t always link to my job making it hard. The communication between the two however isn’t great.

7/10

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

A lot they are fantastic [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] has done a lot to help me get it done early.

10/10

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

A lot the store managers help me in every way possible along with supporting me fully in the job.

10/10

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

Okay it doesn’t allow me to save a lot as I don’t get paid as much as year one starters which isn’t great. But in terms of transport it fine.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Nope.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s a great company in terms of my store and the people I work with. However I wouldn’t recommend the apprenticeship based on the pay, hours, lack off staff perks. If it wasn’t for the people I work with I wouldn’t enjoy my job as much.

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

Make sure you have plenty of free time and are fully committed to working hours and supporting the team and store you work with.