Aldi
Store assistant at Aldi
People in this role may also be known as retail and sales assistants.
479 workers in this role at Aldi have taken the survey.
How much does Aldi pay store assistants?
Store assistant employees at Aldi are typically paid £9.10–10.57 an hour, based on data from 477 employees.
What is management like for store assistant employees at Aldi?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do store assistants think Aldi head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
28% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 398 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 store assistants at Aldi feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 407 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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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for store assistants to take sick leave at Aldi?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 277 job reviews
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Good choice of shifts
Do store assistants at Aldi get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
63% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 471 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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No short notice shift changes
Do Aldi managers change store assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
39% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 437 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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4+ weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do store assistants get of their shift pattern at Aldi?
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 5% report getting one week notice or less
- 10% report getting two weeks notice
- 33% report getting three weeks notice
- 53% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 472 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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for store assistants to book a holiday at Aldi?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
89% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 446 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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People get proper breaks
Do store assistants at Aldi get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
87% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 322 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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No unpaid extra work
Do store assistants at Aldi do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
9% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 316 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 store assistants at Aldi worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
24% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 474 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
Ample hours, decent pay for the work, great colleagues.
Worst thing
The store runs a tight team so if colleagues calls in sick, the workload can get heavy.
Employee, May 2021
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Enough training
Do store assistants get enough training when they start at Aldi?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 452 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.
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Opportunities to progress
Are store assistants given support to progress at Aldi?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 51% of people report 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 415 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.
Latest reviews from store assistants at Aldi
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Best thing
It's like working with your family
Worst thing
Late working hours
Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
Meeting people
Worst thing
Its late always
Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
Variety and the people I work with
Worst thing
Nasty customers
Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
Advanced schedule
Worst thing
Lots of criticism
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
The pay
Worst thing
Head office not caring about shop staff
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
The Staff, everyone is friendly. Most arguments are just banter
Worst thing
Can I say Customers?
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
The people I work with
Worst thing
Horrible customers
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Money is quite good
Worst thing
Stress and pressure on a daily basis
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Working as a team
Dealing with customersWorst thing
Rude customers
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
always doing something
Good pay
enjoyable surroundingsWorst thing
busy
sometimes stressful
fast pacedEmployee, May 2021
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Best thing
25 hour contract
Worst thing
Working weekends
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
Everything love working great company great managerd and environment
Worst thing
Just the odd lazy person
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
The pay is good. Shifts have been fairly consistent so far.
Worst thing
Expected to work at a fast past for long periods of time, which can cause mental and physical strain. Customers can be rude. Other staff can be rude or short tempered when you need help, even though you’re new. Thought I would be doing 15 hours and throughout the interview I was told that was okay, but I have had to work 18-20 hours each week instead, which I was not aware would happen when I took the job.
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
Ample hours, decent pay for the work, great colleagues.
Worst thing
The store runs a tight team so if colleagues calls in sick, the workload can get heavy.
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
Some of the other staff are great
Worst thing
The rude customers
And we're supposed to keep quiet and not be rude backEmployee, May 2021
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Best thing
The fellow staff who you work alongside. Definitely help make the job more fun and less stressful.
Worst thing
Some customers can make the job draining. The way pallets are stacked and delivered can be seemingly reckless and end up collapsing or being delivered with smashed products/glass on them.
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
The staff im friends with
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
It’s busy and fast paced ... always on the go .. shifts go really quickly ... some of the team are great others not so ...
Worst thing
The manager and store deputies and the lack of manners ... new members of staff treated differently to the old ones ...
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Talking to (most) customers
Worst thing
Toxic environment
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Possibly the pay and hours. Some of the staff are great to work with.
Store assistant, April 2021
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Best thing
The staff
Worst thing
Managers expectations and support
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Meeting new customers and having a chat when possible I’ve made many friends at work
Worst thing
Having to deal with rude customers at this moment of time
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
The team, the managers, the feel good atmosphere.
Worst thing
Not having set shifts.
Employee, March 2021
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Best thing
Some of the staff that have become friends
Worst thing
Staff being treat different. Till systems always breaking.
Store assistant, March 2021
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Best thing
Close knitted team and atmosphere
Worst thing
Getting into accidents and incidents
Employee, March 2021
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Best thing
Keeps me fit. Different tasks to complete. Teamwork. Good hours.
Worst thing
Teammates get paid different rates for doing the same work due to length of service.
Employee, March 2021
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Best thing
Great atmosphere, no pettiness at all
Employee, March 2021
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Best thing
The people and customers.
Worst thing
Some of the people.
Employee, February 2021
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Best thing
Pay is ok
Worst thing
Need to work hard money.
Employee, February 2021
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Best thing
Good team
Time offWorst thing
Stress
LiftingStore assistant, February 2021
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Best thing
Good hourly pay rate, close to home, flexible shift pattern
Worst thing
Not enough training for new people, no consequences and no actions took after spotted errors Wich means that people keep make mistakes
Store assistant, February 2021
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Best thing
The pay
Worst thing
Working through pandemics where customers don't take advice given
Store assistant, February 2021
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Best thing
Love my job
Worst thing
Sorting waste or damage foods it stinks ! Lol
Store assistant, February 2021
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Best thing
Pay hours the team
Worst thing
Rude aggressive customers.
Employee, February 2021
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Best thing
Goes quick when busy.
Worst thing
Manager, having to rush to do things
Employee, February 2021
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Best thing
Get a mixture of things to do
Worst thing
Being on main till for a whole shift
Employee, February 2021
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Best thing
Never bored always busy but have a laugh
Worst thing
Customers
Shop assistant, February 2021
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Best thing
Coworkers
Worst thing
Right now COVID restrictions make the job difficult
Store assistant, February 2021
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Best thing
team work,
Worst thing
some customers attitude
Store assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
The people I work with
Worst thing
The expectation
Employee, January 2021
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Best thing
Good pay
Worst thing
11 hr shifts with half hr break
Store assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
They work around my son
Worst thing
I can not really go for a management job because of only being able to do serton hours
Store assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
No stress lovely staff
Worst thing
Early mornings
Customer assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
Good pay
Worst thing
Fast paced. Not enough staff
Store assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
Variety, meeting people
Worst thing
Heavy lifting and time pressure
Store assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
For me it's the hours I work that fit my needs.
Worst thing
More hours would be better as some staff on 25 or 30 hour contracts.
Store assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
Freedom to work at your own pace
Worst thing
Other people’s pace is too slow
Employee, January 2021
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Best thing
The staff I work with
Worst thing
The customers I serve (not all tho)
Store assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
Co workers
Worst thing
Work life balance
Store assistant, December 2020
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Best thing
I get the shifts I want
Worst thing
Not enough hours sometimes to get the job done
Store assistant, December 2020
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How Aldi ranks
Aldi ranks 15th to work for in retail or sales assistant employers
- 11= Vodafone
- 15 Aldi
- 16= EE