National Buying Apprentice Review
at Aldi
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Marketing
Atherstone, Warwickshire
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
National Buying Apprentice. Create new product innovation for the desserts category at Aldi. Finding new products to sell on our shelf for a certain event. Dealing with suppliers. ensure all aldi regions have placed orders with the supplier.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very good, each day is different and it is interesting to see how the supply chain runs from start to end.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised, set tasks, a 1:1 each week with my director and monthly calls with my apprenticeship tutor.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots, many training programmes available.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Yes- some.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Clear structure throughout the business.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aldi?
Research into role to ensure you feel the role will suit you well.
