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Store Cleaner

Aldi
Chester, North West, CH1 4BE

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7.4

Rated 7.4 out of 10, based on 2,430 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Good employer
  • Recommended by students
  • Paid breaks
  • Respectful managers
  • Proper breaks

About Aldi

Aldi is an international discount supermarket company.

Job description from Aldi

As a committed, hard-worker, you'll do vital jobs to the highest standards and make sure your store is always in tip-top shape.

It'll see you tackle things like removing litter and debris from the car park and loading bay. Washing external windows and glass doors until they sparkle. Or making sure the trolleys are clean and free of rubbish, just the way our customers like them. We're good at lots of things at Aldi, but we're particularly good at looking after our people. It's just another of the many things that makes us stand out head and shoulders above the rest. And we'll make every effort to show our appreciation, with some of the best pay rates in the sector and a friendly, supportive working environment.%3233156% %%sanitation%%

Job insights from Breakroom

Cleaners and domestics

Cleaners carry out general cleaning of offices, shops and homes.

What you’ll do as a cleaner and domestic:

  • Do general cleaning in industrial buildings, offices or homes
  • Clean cars or gardens
  • Follow Health and Safety guidelines
  • Vacuum carpets, clean upholstery and clean bathrooms

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Physical activity
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Night work
  • Long hours
  • Anti-social hours
  • Cleaning
  • Working alone
  • Wearing a uniform

Map

Chester, North West, CH1 4BE

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What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Aldi pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    99% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Aldi pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    88% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Under 18s get paid less than everyone else

    Do Aldi pay the same regardless of age?

    No, people under the age of 18 get paid less than those above 21.

    See what Aldi pays different age groups

    How we know this

    The average pay of under 18s is less than those who are over 21.

    Based on data from 255 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and March 2024.

  • Good
  • Most people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Aldi get paid breaks?

    Yes. Most people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    97% of people say they get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 167 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Aldi pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    81% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Aldi do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    88% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 149 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    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.

Hours and flexibility

    Okay
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Aldi?

    Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 5% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 12% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 40% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 43% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 147 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Aldi worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    72% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 152 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do Aldi workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    37% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Aldi workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    45% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Aldi?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    85% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Aldi managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    68% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Aldi?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    39% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Good
  • Most students say it’s good

    Is a Aldi job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    74% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.

    Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at Aldi good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    37% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Aldi feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 152 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at Aldi get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    78% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Aldi?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    68% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 155 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Aldi enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Aldi recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 168 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Aldi?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Aldi?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 46% 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 role.

    Based on data from 149 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people 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

    81% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 145 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Aldi is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    72% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Aldi

What Aldi employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Successful company no fears about closing.

    Worst thing

    Mainly Immature work force and management. Most never had really hard jobs and find working a distraction from their social life instead of a need to work to live.

    7.0

    Aldi Employee, March 2024

  • Best thing

    team and the pay

    Worst thing

    not being listened to, boss gives too many hours

    7.5

    Aldi Store assistant, January 2024

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  • Best thing

    The customers

    Worst thing

    Shift changes to often
    Changes to rota
    Working late without being asked its expected
    Lack of understanding if you are a single parent as childcare needs to be in place and then too often shifts are changed.
    Lack of support and low understanding of staff with addition needs despite Aldi having a good understanding of this on their online training, however it is not practiced amongst management.
    No physical training no demonstrations on how to use equipment everything is online training which you are expected to do in your own time.
    A lot of accidents with pallets .
    Management bark orders they have no manners no one says please or thank you, however constant criticism of what staff are not doing very well on.
    Very unprofessional ways of communicating there is no system to contact via Email it is a WhatsApp system and often management Read your messages and leave you on read.
    Unfriendly environment a lot of Bulkying and Bitching

    2.6

    Aldi Store assistant, January 2024

  • Best thing

    Working with fun people

    Worst thing

    Stress on busy days

    7.0

    Aldi Store assistant, December 2023

  • Best thing

    Pay, as most comments are here.
    Solid team, there’s an ethic to some that is unmatchable.
    Helping local communities/foodbanks/too good to go scheme is solid.

    Worst thing

    Higher management, area management. Most are new to role, without a clue as to how retail actually works. It’s just spreadsheet management.
    Issues with productivity to people, O.E can fluctuate but the people aren’t there; as you cannot backfill; therefore you have to suffer.
    No correct initial training or support; if I hadn’t had previous job roles when asked to join the company, I’d have sunk and been allowed to.
    Was poached to join, had several things offered to me during the interview process, which have now been completely forgotten about. I was sold a picture that was incredibly untrue, and now I am regretting doing so.
    Mental health/work life balance is non-existent. Just turn up; switch off and crack on. As long as the train keeps rolling; you’re just another number.
    Constantly brought up by senior staff due to being employed on higher pay and my salary spread to the mgmt team; isn’t that breach of gdpr? Feel like it’s used as leverage.
    No real HR system or actual knowledge of HR processes, especially within management teams and disciplinary processes, especially from what i’ve heard and seen.

    1.1

    Aldi Assistant manager, November 2023

  • Best thing

    Team work, good hours

    Worst thing

    Stressful

    7.5

    Aldi Deputy manager, September 2023

  • Best thing

    Good pay, good hours, good benefits

    Worst thing

    Stressful work environment, being given more jobs and less hours to complete those jobs

    8.2

    Aldi Deputy store manager, September 2023

  • Best thing

    It’s hard physically

    Worst thing

    Long hours repeated

    7.0

    Aldi Deputy manager, September 2023

  • Best thing

    Money, good hours, flexible shifts if need be, if you need certain days off they are good at helping you get them, good banter in the workplace between staff, always backed up if there is a rude occurrence with a customer

    Worst thing

    Very stressful, customers are rude, too much to do with very little staff, managers are lazy and leave everything to the store assistants while they get paid more money, they don’t properly train people how to do things and expect them to just know, bad for just putting people on a till and leaving them on it for 10 hours, there is no staff discount and you’re scrutinised if you call in sick, you will probably have to work most weekends so say goodbye to your social life

    7.1

    Aldi Store assistant, August 2022

  • Best thing

    While you may start at 6am, you generally finish at 2pm and therefore can enjoy the rest of the day off. You see your rota 4 weeks in advance. The pay is nice. Colleagues are usually nice people. Training is good. You get used to working fast after a while.

    Worst thing

    6AM starts. Finishing a shift at 6PM and potentially starting the next morning at 6AM. The rota constantly being changed; sometimes with only a weeks notice. Prepare to be worked, HARD. No week is the same; different days and different shifts on a weekly basis. 90% of your holidays for the next year must be booked in the November the year before; trying to plan holidays out can be frusting because of this. If you aren't sweating by the end of a shift you aren't working hard enough.

    8.2

    Aldi Store assistant, September 2021

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