Supermarket Giant Aldi Hires 3,500 Staff for Festive Season and Store Expansion

  • Aldi plans to hire 3,500 new employees for the festive season
  • Starting pay for store assistants is £12.40 an hour nationally and £13.65 within M25
  • Aldi aims to open 17 more stores by year-end as part of its expansion plan
  • The company also thanks employees with a Boxing Day off

German discount supermarket chain Aldi is ramping up its workforce in anticipation of the holiday rush. The company plans to hire 3,500 new employees across various roles, including store assistants and managers, with starting pay at £12.40 an hour nationally and £13.65 within the M25 area. This move is part of Aldi’s strategy to open 17 more stores by year-end as it targets 1,500 UK locations in its long-term growth plan. The retailer also shows appreciation for staff by closing on Boxing Day.

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