Atherstone, UK: Discount supermarket chain Aldi is to recruit 450 new warehouse staff at its 11 regional distribution centres in the UK this year as it continues to expand.
The supermarket, which currently has more than 990 stores and employs around 40,000 people, plans new stores in towns and cities such as Norwich and Newcastle, with the doors set to open on new stores in Huddersfield and Shrewsbury within the next month.
Aldi recently increased pay rates for around 7,000 warehouse workers, with warehouse selectors now receiving a minimum starting salary of £13.18 per hour.
Giles Hurley, chief executive of Aldi UK, said: “Demand for Aldi has never been higher as more and more people realise they can make significant savings on every shop without compromising on quality. It’s more important than ever that we are making it even easier for more people to shop with us – including by opening dozens of new stores.”
