Sheffield stores could have vacancies as Aldi delivers 1,500 temporary jobs for Christmas

The supermarket is looking for staff to support its permanent colleagues by working on the checkouts, replenishing stock, as well as picking and packing orders made through its click and collect service.

The roles are in addition to the 2,000 permanent jobs Aldi is also looking to fill by the end of this year as it continues to push ahead with plans to open an average of one new store a week, and a similar number of permanent jobs are planned for next year.

In addition, Aldi is recruiting across its 11 regional distribution centres around the UK for a number of permanent roles, including warehouse selectors, logistics assistants and lorry drivers.

Aldi has also today confirmed it will once again keep all stores shut on Boxing Day as a thank you to colleagues and in recognition of their hard work throughout the year. The supermarket has always remained closed on Boxing Day, ever since opening in the UK over 30 years ago.

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Kelly Stokes, recruitment director at Aldi UK, said: “We always need extra support over the busy Christmas period but this year especially, temporary store colleagues will play a vital role in keeping our shelves stocked as the nation prepares to reunite with their loved ones after missing out on festive celebrations in 2020.

“At the same time, we also want to recognise and thank our amazing colleagues who have been going above and beyond to serve local communities over the past year. This is why we will once again be keeping our stores closed on Boxing Day, and it’s been really encouraging to see other retailers committing to do the same this year.”

Store assistants earn an industry-leading minimum hourly rate of up to £10.57 nationally and £11.32 inside the M25.

Visit www.aldirecruitment.co.uk for more information and to apply.

Last month Aldi announced plans to open 100 stores in the next two years after sales hit a record in the pandemic.

The discount chain pledged to invest £1.3bn and create more than 2,000 jobs next year.

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