HGV driver at Aldi
People in this role may also be known as HGV and LGV drivers.
33 workers in this role at Aldi have taken the survey.
How much does Aldi pay HGV drivers?
HGV driver employees at Aldi are typically paid £13.01–16.98 an hour, based on data from 33 employees.
What is management like for HGV driver employees at Aldi?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do HGV drivers think Aldi head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
76% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 29 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do HGV drivers at Aldi feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 27 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
The pay for a store assistant is good for the work required, however don’t underestimate the hard graft. Deputy pay however is ridiculously low considering the amount of responsibilities, and the company tries to keep the extra £4 on top of your hourly wage when you manage the store alone to a minimum
Worst thing
Progression seems none existent even though they’re always advertising salaried roles. The responsibilities for a deputy are barely outweighed by an assistant manager but the pay gap is huge. Company targets are unrealistic and cripple the morale of staff
Employee, July 2021
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Hard to choose shifts
Do HGV drivers at Aldi get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
52% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 31 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for HGV drivers to book a holiday at Aldi?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
62% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 29 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for HGV drivers to take sick leave at Aldi?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 20 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
Do Aldi managers change HGV drivers shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
86% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 29 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People get proper breaks
Do HGV drivers at Aldi get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
100% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 24 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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4+ weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do HGV drivers get of their shift pattern at Aldi?
People get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 3% report getting one week notice or less
- 3% report getting two weeks notice
- 3% report getting three weeks notice
- 69% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 22% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 32 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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No unpaid extra work
Do HGV drivers at Aldi do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid workBased on information from 22 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do HGV drivers at Aldi worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
84% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 32 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
The hours work well with having a family
Worst thing
It’s not the ideal career
Employee, August 2021
What is career progression like for HGV drivers at Aldi?
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No career progression
Are HGV drivers given support to progress at Aldi?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 59% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 27 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Enough training
Do HGV drivers get enough training when they start at Aldi?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
88% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 32 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Latest reviews from HGV drivers at Aldi
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Best thing
I live close to the depot
Worst thing
Managers,deputies,health and safety, no discount on shopping,under paid for what we do,
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Set shifts, CPC training ect paid for by Aldi. 4 weeks annual sick pay, 4 weeks holiday pay, pension, nice trucks
Worst thing
The worst things are more the additional jobs that come with delivering groceries, the shop stockroom are always a mess and often no room so I end up having to make space before I can tip my trailer, the stores are under enough pressure as us drivers and the stockroom becomes our problem cause we need to get the stock off our trailer. Favouritism is also an issue amongst/between Management and Drivers.
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
Work life balance
Worst thing
Stress at delivery point I.e stores
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
No hassle from management left to get on with your work
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
5 on 3 off, the pay
Worst thing
Working lots of weekends.
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
It's local
Worst thing
Long hours and poor management
HGV driver, December 2020
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Best thing
Good shift pattern ie 5 on 3 off, generous hourly rate and holidays, the distances We drive aren't too far!
Hgv driver, October 2020
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Best thing
Pay , work and management
Worst thing
Unsure of when I’ll be finished
Hgv driver, July 2020
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
Tight bays at stores
Hgv driver, April 2020
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
Being paid less than people at other Aldi RDC's
HGV1 driver, December 2019
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Best thing
The pay
Worst thing
Small warehouses at the stores
HGV driver, November 2019
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Best thing
Well paid, enjoy the driving
Worst thing
Sometimes the days are long
HGV driver, November 2019
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How Aldi ranks
Aldi ranks joint 11th to work for in HGV or LGV driver employers
- 11= Aldi
- 11= Bidfood
- 11= Waitrose & Partners