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Aldi Steps Up UK Hiring Ahead of April 1 Pay Rise

The discounter is recruiting 240 roles in Greater London, plus vacancies in Buckinghamshire, West Lothian.

Overview

  • Aldi is hiring 240 people across Greater London to support 2026 growth, with roles in areas including Crayford, Shoreditch, Greenwich, Hoxton and Orpington.
  • A separate Buckinghamshire campaign lists about 40 store jobs, with openings in Amersham, Aylesbury and Olney Park.
  • In West Lothian, the grocer is recruiting 20 colleagues for stores in Bathgate and Livingston and for its Bathgate distribution centre.
  • From 1 April, store assistants earn £13.50 per hour nationally and £14.88 inside the M25, rising with length of service as part of a £42 million pay investment.
  • Vacancies range from cleaners and store assistants to apprenticeships and management, with top store manager salaries advertised up to £69,000 and paid breaks for all staff.