Rating

7.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • For the first year I have been trained (brilliantly) to a store assistant level, the only difference to the other store assistants being different uniform, more expectation, and slight higher responsibility.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned how to work well within a fast moving efficient team. It has also helped my customer skills.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy working with customers and helping the business be the best it can be. It is a great business that strives off hard work and efficiency.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Aldi?
  • I feel valued by everyone, everyone has helped me settle in so well. Couldn't thank everyone enough.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organised, although academic work first year isn't the hardest of tasks it still helps to develop the characteristics of a store manager.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot, I speak to him monthly and get tasks done wether that be in store or in my spare time. He usually marks them within a few days and it helps my overall assessment go up in percentage.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot. I feel as though with any problem I face I always have a person to turn too.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • First year I'm finding it very hard working a lot and very hard and for a small wage which doesn't seem to last a week. It's fustrating but it will be worth it in the long run.

    3/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Not that I have come across. I have found a degree at Uclan that fits nicely with my apprenticeship which I could apply for.

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great prospects for young managers and great experience for a team member.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aldi?
  • Always be efficient, listen to the training as there is a lot to take in but is easy to get used to.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

North West

May 2015


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