Apprentice Review

by Aldi

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

My role in year 1 is to learn every aspect of being a store assistant. I work on the tills, put stock out and tidy the store.

9/10

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

My confidence has risen as well as my time management, organisational and communication as work centres around brilliant customer service and doing this not just individually but as a team

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I never wake up in the morning dreading work so quite a lot! times goes really fast as you are always very busy!

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Aldi?

I am always involved and encouraged by the staff and any problems I have I can go to anybody and feel comfortable.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is excellently structured and my tutor is very knowledgable as well as great support by my area manager. I know exactly what to do and when!

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I can call, text or email at anytime and they always put the effort in when I need it. they always go through anything which I feel I need to improve on in detail.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employers are always saying if I need any help then I can always contact them at anytime. This comes from all staff.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

My salary is livable but I wouldn't be able to support my self by having my own house so have had to stay with my mum. But the salary ahead is much more encouraging.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

we have team activities and day outs with my colleagues and theyre are various offers e.g. discounted gym memberships and vouchers on the website.

6/10

9. Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because you always feel supportive and the staff are so nice and time goes so fast when your working as you are always busy. Staff are all nice and friendly and approachable.

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

To always aim high and grab any opportunity that aldi gives you. and put everything into the assessment day and show some passion!