Store Apprentice Review

To work the deliveries that come in daily and make sure the store is presentable. To make the customers experience as smooth as possible so that they leave the store satisfied. Learn and be aware of things my colleagues are doing so when I come to learning the management side of things I will be able to do that.

I have learnt how to fit into a team that works very well together and all get along - this has shown me how important teamwork really is. Working here has made me aware of what it is like to be in a fast paced environment as everything is constantly on the go and the demand is always there meaning the work must always be done.

I really enjoy my job as I know I’m getting a qualification at the end of it. I know that I have and will learn new, transferable skills in this role and that’s why I picked an apprenticeship over college/university. I find it much easier and rewarding learning things on the job and knowing I’m getting things right.

I like the structure of my apprenticeship. My trainer comes to see me roughly every four weeks to go over the theory side of things and to check in on how I’m doing in the job. This, for me, is just the right amount as it gives me time to learn new things and have new experiences to talk about with my trainer.

All my managers at Aldi have given me all the support I’ve needed and more so far. I feel like I can ask any questions without feeling stupid and the fact that they have asked me to start my management training early shows that it is in their interest for me to progress which is reassuring to me.

I receive a good level of support from my training provider. Whenever we have a visit it is an in depth one where I can go over anything I don’t understand or want to repeat. As well as this, I’m always told that if I have any questions or queries between visits that I can email my trainer no problem and he has always replied to me within 24 hours.

As I progress I think my qualification will allow me to acquire the knowledge and skills that will put me that one step ahead of others. However being only eight months in I feel that everything I’ve gone over so far for the most part has just put in concrete what I already knew. However when it comes to year 2/3 my qualification will be a massive advantage to me.

There are opportunities such as fundraisers/events through the app and the company in general however nothing specific to my store that I’m aware of.

Yes

The store that I work at has really given the boost I needed. I left school not knowing what I would do and since I joined Aldi I have moved away from home and living independently. There is lots of opportunities to progress through the company and if the work is put in you will get that back. Everyone at my store was so welcoming and it is a great team to be a part of.

It is hard work - if you put in hard work there could be chance for progression. Don’t be discouraged if you get something wrong or do something bad in the first few weeks. Always be willing to learn - there is so much you can learn from just doing your daily job.