SUPERMARKET giant Aldi is on the search for people to join their teams across Somerset as a result of its continued popularity and growth across the region.

Aldi, the UK’s 5th largest and fastest-growing supermarket, is looking for 11 store assistants to join its stores in Western-Super-Mare, Bridgwater, Taunton and Highbridge.

The supermarket giant, which was crowned Grocer of the Year in 2018 at the prestigious Grocer Gold Awards, offers one of the best working environments in the UK and one of the highest rates of pay in the supermarket sector, with the majority of Aldi colleagues now receiving a minimum rate of £9.10 per hour, regardless of their age, as of February 1.

Hardworking and enthusiastic candidates are being targeted for Aldi’s Store Assistant positions, to carry out responsibilities such as accurate and efficient till operation, stock management and merchandising.

Full training will be provided for Store Assistants over a six-week period and roles are available from 15 to 30 hours a week, with salaries starting at £9.10 per hour, rising to £10.41 per hour, and a realistic prospect of progression.

Dan Oakenfull, Regional Managing Director at Aldi, said: “As Aldi’s popularity and increased demand for with quality continues to grow, we’re in a great position to create a number of opportunities in the area.”

“As an award-winning employer, Aldi offers fantastic benefits, from competitive pay, a fantastic working environment, and an abundance of progression opportunities for our colleagues. We are invested in every colleague’s long term career development to ensure our teams feel engaged, challenged and motivated.”

Applications and more information on all of Aldi’s store positions can be found on Aldi’s recruitment website: www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/stores