Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Every day is different working at Aldi. Daily tasks vary from controlling the safe, doing orders and managing people. For only being 20 I am already a deputy manager with responsibilities I thought I would never have at such a young age.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have gained a level 3 qualification in retail management through my college work, while gaining a alcohol licence through Aldi its self. personally it has developed me as a person gaining confidence to solve problems myself and become a leader as well as using my own initiative.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The work is challenging as Aldi as a company have a great work ethic and management take a great say in how the company will succeed. I work with great colleagues and enjoy my work. The apprenticeship takes a lot of dedication but you really see the benefits from the work you put in.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Aldi?
  • I feel very valued. I get on very well with management and I feel like an integral part of there plans. I also worked very close with my college tutor and always had something challenging me so I could progress in my job as well as my self as a person.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • From the start the induction is great meeting new starters and your college tutor on the first day. Through out my time I was up to date on my training and supported my my tutor, manager and fellow apprentice. I would have regular meetings to get updates on my progress and to see how I was feeling.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I had a college meeting once a month and I was able to contact them when ever I needed help. They worked at a fast pace and allowed me plenty of time to do assinments.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Management are very helpful providing full training and gaining feedback on a day to day basis. I also had meetings at head office so we could get our views across as well them getting keeping us up to date with changes and our progress.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I was on a very good rate for an apprentice at my age having just left school and it has increased as I have progressed. I was able to buy my own car and pay insurance as well as pay a small amount of rent.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • They hold company days where you can go look around the head office and the warehouse as well as fun activities where people can take their families and have a fun day out. They also hold competitions, such as at Christmas time the store with the best display can with some money towards a day out which the store can use for team bonding events. They also have good initiatives such as biking to work schemes.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great job with the days always going fast, along with good money and a great chance to progress.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aldi?
  • Be yourself and be prepared for a challenge. Not your usual job for a shop. People skills will go a long way communication is a vital part of the job.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

North West

June 2015


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