There are a number of opportunities available

If you are in the market for a job, or seeking a fresh start with a career change, there are opportunities available at Aldi. The supermarket, with over 1050 stores across the UK, are hiring for a range of roles in Cambridgeshire with salaries up to £69,000.

They include positions from store cleaners and store assistants, to deputy managers and store managers. Stores in Cambridgeshire where Aldi is looking to hire include Ely, St Ives, Huntingdon, St Neots, and Peterborough.

Aldi says it offers an “impressive salary”. Store assistants earn a starting hourly rate of £13.50 nationally, increasing to £14.47 based on length of service.

Here is some more information about some of the roles currently being advertised for Aldi stores in Cambridgeshire.

Assistant Store Manager

Where? Cambridge, Newmarket, Royston

What Aldi says about the job: “One day could find you supporting the Store Manager with sorting out deliveries, placing orders or dealing with customer queries. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance or organising holiday rotas for the team.

“At the same time, you’ll help to handle the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. It means you’ll be more than prepared to step into the Store Manager’s shoes in their absence.”

You’ll need to be an experienced people-manager, used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment, skilled in time management and boosting operational efficiency and motivated to consistently achieve targets.

Salary: £38,525 – £45,420 pro rata based on a 45 hours per week contract with 32, 36 and 40 hour contracts also available.

Store assistant

Where? St Ives, Ely, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Whittlesey Road, St Neots, Eye Road, Peterborough

What Aldi says about the job: “You’ll do everything from checking off deliveries to dealing with enquiries or ensuring that the shelves are fully stocked with well-presented products. And, of course, you’ll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way.

“It’s a really fast-paced environment, and everyone understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success – and gets on with doing it. There’s a real family feel here, and we all pitch in as part of a close-knit team.”

Salary: £13.50 – £14.47 per hour.

Store Manager

Where? Cambridgeshire, Royston, Saffron Walden

What Aldi says about the job: “One day could find you sorting out deliveries, placing orders and scheduling hours to meet operational efficiency targets. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance, handling customer queries or carrying out till spot checks.

“And all the while you’ll handle the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency.

“Our Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service.”

You will need to be an experienced people-manager, used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment, skilled in time management, cost control and boosting operational efficiency and motivated to consistently achieve targets.

Salary: £52,910 – £69,000 pro rata (based on a 45 hours per week contract with 40 hour contracts also available).

Store Cleaner

Where? Bretton

What Aldi says about the job: “It’ll see you tackle things like removing litter and debris from the car park and loading bay. Washing external windows and glass doors until they sparkle.

“Or making sure the trolleys are clean and free of rubbish, just the way our customers like them. We’re good at lots of things at Aldi, but we’re particularly good at looking after our people.

“It’s just another of the many things that makes us stand out head and shoulders above the rest. And we’ll make every effort to show our appreciation, with some of the best pay rates in the sector and a friendly, supportive working environment.”

Salary: £13.12 per hour.