Aldi is set to create over 1,100 new jobs across the UK to support its expansion plans to open 40 new stores.

The discount supermarket will be hiring for a range of positions, including both full-time and part-time, such as store assistants and cleaners, with salaries of up to £69,000.

This recruitment drive follows a recent pay raise for its employees set to take place from 1 April onwards.

Store assistants will receive an increased hourly pay of £13.50 nationwide and £14.88 within the M25, which rises to £14.47 and £15.20, respectively, based on length of service.

Kelly Stokes, recruitment director at Aldi UK, said: “We want to encourage more people across the UK to consider a career in retail, starting with high-quality training and development that gives people the skills and confidence to succeed.

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“As we open more stores, we’re creating more opportunities for people to start to build rewarding careers with Aldi.

“With market-leading pay, clear progression routes and ongoing support, we’re helping more people grow in retail while bringing Aldi’s award-winning, affordable products to more local communities.”

The pay raise was part of a £42m investment in colleague benefits in 2026, reinforcing the supermarket’s mission to be the top paying retailer.

Earlier this year in January, the discounter announced its two-year expansion programme, which includes developing new stores in Southam in Warwickshire, Hastings in East Sussex and Amersham in Buckinghamshire.