Store Management Apprentice Review
at Aldi
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
3.8/5
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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
I have to delegate jobs to make sure the shift runs as efficiently as possible. I need to keep on top of my area of responsibility making sure I have development conversations with people wherever necessary. I also make sure the policies and theories I read about gets put into practice which allows me to grow my knowledge.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the programme. Having endless support both within the organisation and outside is the main thing for me. Also having all of the internal policies and theories I can learn and then being able to put them into place practice in the correct way. This has helped me develop
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many news skills through the apprenticeship. Learning the new theories and doing my own research to expand my knowledge and then being able to put them into place. It allows me to keep my knowledge of Aldi’s policies and make sure I follow what I need to.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is very well structured and the communication between the groups is both amazing. Having all the external applications and having the training in store is the best in allowing me to expand my knowledge.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support is given with my allocated time for every week. This allows me to submit my work when I have to and make sure my knowledge stays the same.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider is the absolute best she makes sure I’m well aware of the dates and where I need to work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It makes me perform better with my knowledge and relating things back.
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
There aren’t any other than the occasional work workshop.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, excellent communication, amazing management
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aldi?
Make sure you stay up to date with the policies and theories handbook changes and be prepared to graft as Aldi is a graft place. Be sure to keep the standards up with availability.
