Aldi
Selector at Aldi
People in this role may also be known as warehouse operatives.
61 workers in this role at Aldi have taken the survey.
How much does Aldi pay selectors?
Selector employees at Aldi are typically paid £10.16–14.36 an hour, based on data from 61 employees.
What is management like for selector employees at Aldi?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do selectors 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
19% 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 53 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 selectors at Aldi feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 51 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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Contracts don’t match the hours people work
Do selectors work the same number they are contracted for at Aldi?
Only some people work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
How we know this
53% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each weekBased on information from 57 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for selectors to take sick leave at Aldi?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 36 job reviews
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Good choice of shifts
Do selectors at Aldi get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
51% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 57 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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People get proper breaks
Do selectors at Aldi get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks
How we know this
70% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 43 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 selectors get of their shift pattern at Aldi?
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 7% report getting one week notice or less
- 8% report getting two weeks notice
- 17% report getting three weeks notice
- 58% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 10% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 60 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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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do selectors at Aldi worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
34% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 61 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.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for selectors to book a holiday at Aldi?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
76% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 58 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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No short notice shift changes
Do Aldi managers change selectors shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
17% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 59 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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No unpaid extra work
Do selectors at Aldi do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
5% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 42 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.
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
What is career progression like for selectors at Aldi?
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No career progression
Are selectors given support to progress at Aldi?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 40% 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 57 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 selectors get enough training when they start at Aldi?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
68% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 56 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 selectors at Aldi
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
Management and no work life balance
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
Work colleagues
Worst thing
Long hours, unreasonable deputies, hard tasks for people with bad illness
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
The work , what you do , is very easy and stress free .
Worst thing
The guys , deputies, behind the desk they aren't fair to everyone:(
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Hourly pay is great for the hours we work
Worst thing
Not getting enough hours in days it should be busy
Employee, January 2021
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Best thing
people i work with
Worst thing
management
Warehouse operative, October 2020
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Best thing
Wages
Worst thing
Lack of team work
Selector, September 2020
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Best thing
Money
Worst thing
The want us to work more and faster
Selector, September 2020
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Best thing
pay and management
Worst thing
people you work with that are the same level as you.
Selector, August 2020
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Best thing
Being left alone
Worst thing
Trying to get answers for simple questions
Selector, June 2020
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Best thing
Coworkers
Worst thing
The pressure on the job is to much
Selector, May 2020
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
Not knowing my finish time from one day to the next.
Warehouse selector, April 2020
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
No scope for progression. Very biased
Warehouse selector, April 2020
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Best thing
The finish times
Worst thing
The not knowing
Selector, March 2020
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Best thing
You are your own boss
Worst thing
People
Selector, March 2020
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Best thing
Good pay and no stress
Worst thing
Repetitive heavy lifting
Selector, February 2020
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Best thing
I get to see my friends and chat
Worst thing
The management system
Warehouse operative, February 2020
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Best thing
Pay rate and working responsibility
Worst thing
Type of work is boring and repetitive
Time pressures environmentSelector, February 2020
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Best thing
Small team lots of dealing with different people
Worst thing
Early hours weekend work
Warehouse selector, February 2020
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
There are no safeguards in place regarding bullying and harassment, 5am starts, 20 min break
Selector, February 2020
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