Apprentice Manager Review

It starts as a Store Assistant for a year and after being signed off, if appropriate, the next 2 years consists of Deputy Manager training such as handling the safe, taking to do with dates and sometimes doing orders on the odd occasion along side other basic tasks such as working stock and de-carding aisles (tidying them).

I have developed better self confidence and learned how to deal with all types of people from the public. I have also been trained on how to count a safe and add on change etc. using the computer in the office and many of its other resources

I thoroughly enjoy my programme as everyone I work with pushes me to do better because they understand how much it means to me to do well in a place like Aldi so I'm thankful to have such a good group of people to work with

I would say it is fairly well organised because every 4 weeks, my trainer will come in to do a review on how I've been getting on from the last time I've seen them and then when they are not here, it's all just learning first hand on the job itself which is good.

I receive a good amount of support from my employer especially when I find I'm stuck with something and they are more than happy to help me with whatever my problem is.

I recieve a lot of support from my training provider to do with the programme and I knew if a problem was to occur with any of the units, I could contact them either on email or simply by phoning them which I am thankful for.

The qualification helps me perform better in my job role as there is many questions I have not heard of and reading up on this knowledge helps me pass on information to my other colleagues.

There isn't really any activities to take part in unless we do something with Teenage Cancer Trust which is the sponsored charity we do activities for. So for example, we do cycling events, hill climbs and other sorts of phsycial exercises to raise money. It's a very worthwhile cause.

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There is a good team working environment and no matter how difficult you may find a job to complete, all of your colleagues who have been there longer are more than happy to help you with any queries you may have. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a decent job.

If you choose to go with Aldi for any reason, be yourself and keep your head down when work needs to be done as no one wants to be kept behind at the end of the night. It's very enjoyable once you come to terms with all the different jobs.