Retail Management Placement

Aldi; Neston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Mentor from day 1

Wellbeing programmes

Training and development

Job summary

Aldi invites you to join a 12-month Retail Management Placement across multiple stores to gain hands-on experience in store operations, customer service and leadership. You will work with Store Operations teams to support the Store Manager, drive performance and prepare for a future management career, with potential to return after graduation.

Responsibilities include assisting with duties, scheduling and pricing; ensuring store safety and compliance; driving KPIs; managing stock; and supporting

Qualifications

• Working towards a 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong commitment to customer service and achieving business results.
• Agile and proactive leader with a focus on delivering outcomes and embracing change.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in authorising duties, handling complaints, and managing schedules and pricing.
• Ensure store safety, product compliance, and report repairs and authority visits.
• Drive business performance by implementing strategy, meeting KPIs, and delivering excellent customer service.
• Manage stock quality, inventory accuracy, and surplus redistribution.
• Oversee till operations, cash handling, employee training, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Education

2:1 Undergraduate degree

Job description

Join Aldi on a 12-month Retail Management Placement and gain valuable hands‑on experience across multiple stores. This programme offers a true taste of retail management, allowing you to work closely with Store Operations teams to support the Store Manager, drive performance and a strong commitment to customer service. Its a challenging and rewarding opportunity designed to prepare you for a future management career, with the potential to return after graduation and progress into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in authorising duties, handling complaints, and managing schedules and pricing
• Ensure store safety, product compliance, and report repairs and authority visits
• Drive business performance by implementing strategy, meeting KPIs, and delivering excellent customer service
• Manage stock quality, inventory accuracy, and surplus redistribution
• Oversee till operations, cash handling, employee training, and compliance with regulations

Requirements

• Working towards a 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong commitment to customer service and achieving business results
• Agile and proactive leader with a focus on delivering outcomes and embracing change

Benefits

• A competitive salary package
• 4 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to wellbeing programmes and lifestyle discounts including gym membership and entertainment
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities with a dedicated mentor from day 1
• Potential to return after graduation and progress into a leadership role.