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What it is

  • You'll learn how a supermarket store is run day to day, supporting the Store Manager.
  • You'll help drive store performance, from customer complaints and pricing to stock accuracy and tills.
  • You'll work across multiple stores with Store Operations teams to build management experience.

Who it's for

  • Students working towards a 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.
  • You’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Good to know

  • Potential to return after graduation and progress into a leadership role.

This overview was generated using AI

Join Aldi on a 12-month Retail Management Placement and gain valuable hands-on experience across multiple stores. This programme offers a true taste of retail management, allowing you to work closely with Store Operations teams to support the Store Manager, drive performance and a strong commitment to customer service. It’s a challenging and rewarding opportunity designed to prepare you for a future management career, with the potential to return after graduation and progress into a leadership role.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the Store Manager in authorising duties, handling complaints, and managing schedules and pricing.
  • Ensure store safety and product compliance, and report repairs and authority visits.
  • Drive business performance by implementing strategy, meeting KPIs, and delivering excellent customer service.
  • Manage stock quality, inventory accuracy, and surplus redistribution.
  • Oversee till operations, cash handling, employee training, and compliance with regulations.

Skills & experience

  • Working towards a 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Strong commitment to customer service and achieving business results.
  • Agile and proactive leader with a focus on delivering outcomes and embracing change.

Our benefits

  • A competitive salary package.
  • 4 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Access to wellbeing programmes and lifestyle discounts including gym membership and entertainment.
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities with a dedicated mentor from day 1.
  • Potential to return after graduation and progress into a leadership role.

The application window may close early due to high volumes of applications, so we recommend you apply early.

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