Apprentice manager Review

by Aldi

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

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

My day to day role consists of working stock. Managing employees and helping to make sure the shop is running smoothly and hitting its targets daily.

7/10

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

The main skill I have learnt is time management and communication. Both skills are vital in the day to day runnings of a shop. The skill I have developed on is problem solving. During my previous involvement with sport and being the captain of the hockey team I always had to solve problems quickly. Alongside this. Everyday is different in our shop and it's requires quick and efficient changes.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the fact that everyday brings new and exciting challenges. It's diverse and a quick paced environment.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The organisation has been poor. For the first year I wasn't on the programme due to a sign up issue. However the final year has been better organised.

5/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My line manager has been great support throughout my programme. I have been given lots of responsibility recently.

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

My training provider has been very helpful and fast to respond to my needs throughout. Any work sent is always returned with great feedback

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I have gained lots of knowledge throughout my programme which has given me the confidence to use on the shop floor day to day. Even in regards to terminology, I am able to speak to my managers on a academic level in regards to management

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

We have organised a football team which play against another Aldi team, we meet a couple of times a month and play a friendly game.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The skills and confidence I have learnt I strongly believe Aldi is the only employer that has allowed me to excel in a retail environment. The skills I have excelled on have been time management and communication

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

Always be yourself. Work to your best ability and always work your hardest. Pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone is the best chance to achieve the most