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Aldi Opens Applications for 500 UK Apprenticeships With Pay From Day One

The drive follows ONS figures showing unemployment at 5.2%, the highest since early 2021.

Overview

  • The supermarket is recruiting 500 apprentices across stores and warehouses nationwide, with applications open now.
  • Store apprentices start on £12.02 per hour rising to £13.35, with £13.22 starting pay inside the M25, and warehouse roles paying up to £12.63 per hour.
  • Apprentices earn from the first day while working toward industry-recognised qualifications.
  • Aldi says it is the only UK supermarket offering paid breaks to all store colleagues, a benefit worth about £1,470 a year.
  • Daily Record reports Aldi has invested £36 million in pay and benefits and plans a March 1 hourly pay increase to £13.35 nationally and £14.71 within the M25.