Rating

5.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Year one you learn the basics of the company and how it runs. Year two you jump into the manager role, running shifts cashing up.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Dealing with customers on a daily basis, managing finances on larger scale, first aid skills, management skills such delegating jobs.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The work is a lot more involving then first explained however because the teams are normally small you gain lots of close bonds.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Aldi?
  • Your hard work won't go unnoticed.

    5/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • You are set a schedule for training and support which is helpful but can be rigid.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The tutors are they if you want to contact them.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The managers are there to speak to if you need them.

    6/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Whilst better then most apprenticeships, the wage rate is ridiculously low. You, especially as a year two manager, are being payed a much lower wage then the people you are managing.

    3/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are not a lot of opportunities outside work as you are doing up to 40hrs a week sometimes more on irregular shifts patterns meaning you cant really plan ahead unless you have the rota.

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • As a normal store assistant role the job would be fine as you receive great pay and there is opportunities to rise up in the company.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aldi?
  • Speak to people on the job to see if you have relatable skills and work ethic.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

North West

May 2015


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