Aldi has become the latest retailer to announce its recruitment plans for the festive period.
The discounter is looking to hire 3,000 staff for both temporary and permanent store positions to help replenish stock and provide assistance to customers during the Christmas season. Roles available include store assistants, managerial positions and cleaners.
In addition, Aldi is also recruiting across its Regional Distribution Centres in the UK, with around 1,500 roles available, including warehouse selectors, logistics assistants, and warehouse cleaners.
Kelly Stokes, Recruitment Director at Aldi UK, commented: “It’s never been more important to us to make affordable high-quality food accessible to all, especially at Christmas. That’s why we’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of new colleagues to our stores and Regional Distribution Centres over the coming months.
“Our colleagues play such a vital role in keeping our shelves stocked throughout the year, which is why we will once again be keeping our stores closed on Boxing Day as a way to say thank you for their continued hard work.”
Last week, Morrisons revealed that it was looking to recruit an additional 3,500 workers for the busy Christmas period.
NAM Implications:
- There’s confidence…
- Seriously, rivals should anticipate improvements in service-level in Aldi’s aisles…
- i.e. optimising all Christmas business potential.
- Watch this space.
