Store assistant Review

by Aldi

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

2.2/10

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

General store work with the occasional management training, such as safe counting and store running.

3/10

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

I have definitely learned to become more confident in myself when approaching new tasks.

4/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

2/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There was no basic structures put in place in my work to allow time set time to train

1/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support was always given wherever necessary.

5/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Very little. After being told I was signed off, the trainer did not actually do this and I now have to complete further work in order to gain my qualifications

1/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

1/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

1/10

9a. Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?

9b. Why?

Hours available differ every week so it can be difficult to maintain your contracted hours. The apprenticeship I went through has also left my stuck, still trying to gain my qualification.

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

The wages can be good but you definitely work for your money