The Aldi graduate scheme is called the Area Manager Graduate Training Programme. This lasts for one year and offers graduates management training, the chance to work in many different roles within the company and the prospect of rapid promotion.
Salary
The Aldi graduate scheme starting salary is one of the highest offered by any graduate employer in the UK at £40,000, with a company car. Trainees can realistically expect to earn in excess of £60,000 after three years at the company.
Geographical flexibility
Graduate trainees at Aldi need to be highly geographically flexible and prepared to spend a large amount of time travelling. Once hired, you may be positioned anywhere within the UK, and may be moved at any time. Trainees will also need to travel extensively within their allocated region, in order to visit the four to six stores that fall within their jurisdiction as area manager.
Work diversity
During the first six months of the Aldi graduate scheme, trainees must spend their time doing each of the less-skilled store jobs that they will eventually manage. For example, trainees will mop floors, work on supermarket check-outs and stack shelves. After this inital six-month period, trainees will officially take on the responsibilities of an area manager.
