Aldi recruiting 4,500 store roles across UK ahead of 2025 Christmas

Aldi has launched a UK-wide recruitment drive offering 4,500 store jobs ahead of the 2025 Christmas period as the discount supermarket prepares for a busy festive season and an ambitious expansion programme. The German-owned chain said the hires, announced this month, will cover permanent roles in stores across the country, including store assistants, managerial posts and cleaning positions, with many employees expected to work through Christmas and into 2026.

Aldi said the recruitment push aims to ensure shelves are replenished and customers receive support during the peak shopping weeks. The company also highlighted regional recruitment campaigns, saying it is seeking about 130 colleagues in the West Midlands, roughly 200 in Wales and a number of roles across Leicestershire. Applicants are being directed to Aldi’s recruitment website for further details.

The supermarket reiterated its pay offer as part of the drive, saying it remains the highest-paying UK grocer. Starting pay for store assistants is 13.02 pounds an hour nationally and 14.35 pounds inside the M25. Aldi also said it is rolling the higher 14.35 rate out across more than 65 stores and has plans to increase London...