Aldi is looking to hire thousands of new staff across the UK in 2024, as its expansion plans continue to “grow at speed”.
The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain had already hinted at its ambitious vision for this year when it opened applications for hundreds of new apprentices back in January – but now, as its UK-wide expansion plans continue to “grow at speed”, the retailer has announced that it will be creating thousands of new roles before 2024 is out.
5,500 new roles will be available to apply for across a wide of range of sectors within the company.
Forming a crucial part of Aldi’s nationwide expansion, store assistants, managers, and cleaners based within the hundreds of new stores set to open this year are just some of the new roles that are expected to be recruited for.
Aldi is looking to hire 5,500 new staff across the UK in 2024 / Credit: Aldi
On top of this, the supermarket has also revealed it’s recruiting across its 11 regional distribution centres across the UK, and within the head office too – which is merely months after dozens of new roles were opened up at its Greater Manchester distribution centre.
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Store and warehouse assistants at Aldi receive a starting salary of £12, which rises to £12.95 nationally, and it’s also the only UK supermarket to offer its staff ‘paid breaks’ too.
For the average store colleague, this is said to be worth more than an additional £900 a year.
Aldi recently committed to opening 500 more stores across the UK too.
The company’s CEO says it will be investing more than £1.4 billion throughout 2024 as it works towards this long-term target.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard and are without a doubt a huge part of our success at Aldi,” commented Aldi UK’s CEO, Giles Hurley, as the recruitment drive was announced last week.
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The supermarket retailer says its nationwide expansion plans are “growing at speed” / Credit: Aldi
“We continue to welcome more and more customers to Aldi stores every week, not just because of our unbeatable prices and British sourcing, but also our amazing colleagues, and we are looking forward to welcoming even more colleagues up and down the country during 2024 as we progress towards our goal of making affordable, quality food accessible to everyone.”
Fancy a new job in 2024 then? Or know of someone who might?
Those interested in applying for both current and future roles at Aldi can find out more and register their interest at www.aldirecruitment.co.uk
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Man arrested in relation to series of ‘aggravated’ burglaries in Oldham following urgent police appeal
Emily Sergeant
A man has been arrested in relation to a series of ‘aggravated’ burglaries in Oldham following an urgent police appeal last week.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that, between January and March of this year, there had been four linked incidents, as well as a further incident in October, where victims had been targeted in a similar way – with the suspect attempting to or gaining entry to their property, before demanding they hand over bank cards and pin codes.
And now, following a police appeal last week, the suspect – a man in his 30s – has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, and he remains in custody for questioning.
Following the arrest of the man, who has not been named, police identified a potential further victim.
The incident involving this victim is believed to have occurred between Wednesday 4 November and Saturday 7 November at an address on Whitstable Close in the Chadderton area of Oldham, and during a search of the property, officers sadly found a deceased man in his 70s.
His death is currently being treated as ‘suspicious’, and the same man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary has been further arrested on suspicion of murder.
The victim’s next-of-kin have been informed, and they are being supported by police.
Following the arrests, Detective Superintendent Amber Waywell commented: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the gentleman who has sadly died and with his family and loved ones at what will be an incredibly difficult and distressing time.
“This remains a complex and developing investigation, and we are working hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding his death.
“I would like to thank the outstanding work of our detectives, who have shown real determination and persistence throughout this investigation.
“We are also extremely grateful to everyone who came forward following our media appeals.”
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Exciting new CGIs released of £500m Therme Manchester wellness resort as construction continues
Emily Sergeant
As construction continues on Manchester’s massive wellness resort, some new CGIs have now been released.
In case you need bringing up to speed, construction of the £500 million Therme Manchester wellness resort officially began last September after several years of planning, and now developers have released some exciting new CGIs – with an update on how construction is going, as a new milestone has been reached this week.
Set to open to the public in 2029, Therme Manchester will become one of the largest urban wellbeing resorts in the world.
Visitors can expect to make the most of a 10 pools – both lagoon and wave pools included – thermal bathing, multi-sensory sauna rituals, steam rooms, 18 water slides, affordably-priced luxury spa therapies, and health and fitness experiences.
Exciting new CGIs released of Therme Manchester have been released / Credit: Supplied
At the heart of Therme Manchester will be three distinct zones, each offering a different way to spend time at the resort.
Play will bring together water-based fun and attractions for families and visitors of all ages, and Restore will focus on thermal bathing and restorative experiences designed to help visitors unwind, while Relax will offer spaces for relaxation and wellbeing.
The latest CGIs showcase the design as it develops – including the resort’s extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, and its 53,000sq ft wellbeing garden.
Construction is still underway on the £500m wellness resort / Credit: Supplied
The plans also feature a new public plaza designed to strengthen connections between the resort and the Bridgewater Canal.
Professor David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said: “We have taken the opportunity to refine the design, improve how traffic and parking are managed and create a more welcoming environment for everyone arriving at the resort.
“We are creating an even better experience for visitors while supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.”
Emily Sergeant -
26th February 2024 
