Apprentice Store Manager Review
at Aldi
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
St Helens, Merseyside
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
On a day to day basis I can be on the till or working stock or removing excess cardboard from the shelves. I get time to complete my apprenticeship work in a quiet room 6 hours a week.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I couldnt have picked a better apprenticeship to undertake, in Aldi there are a horizon of skills to improve and adapt to as there are many different areas of interactions during your shift. Aldi have helped me grow as a person on the shop floor and as an individual as well.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
From when I started, I have grown immensely as a person building on confidence and social interactions. Aldi have taught me how to handle day to day interactions and efficiency whilst on duty.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Personally, my programme is played out in front of me in stages and I have serval different people to contact if I ever need help with anything during my apprenticeship. I'm shown which bits to do now and what to do another time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I recieve amazing support from my employer, encouraging me to do really well in my studies and on the shop floor, and motivating me to excel in all areas. The staff understands that it's really important to balance my studies with my retail work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I also recieve a lot of support from my training provider making sure all my needs are met in terms of meetings and catch-ups and I feel comfortable reaching out to my trainer if I ever need any help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
If I know I'm performing really well in my studies, this will motivate me to match this standard in my role on the shop floor. My trainer liases with an Aldi employee to make sure that the standards are being met on the shop floor also.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, I have been apart of several filming sets for aldi to promote my excellent work as an apprentice and an employee.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The staff are absolutely amazing to work with, the procedures that we need to follow are easily accessible and laid out in front of us. The pay is the best in the retail sector. Hours are flexible. Managers can relate to you personally do any home based problems are understood and taken care of. Holiday request forms are very easy to get a hold of as well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aldi?
Don't be afraid of getting started, be curious and ask the right questions if you're unsure. You'll pick the pace up in no time so just look forward to learning something new!
