Coinciding with a recently announced recruitment drive in Galway, the German supermarket chain has further sweetened the deal for potential employees, rolling out an increased minimum hourly rate of €15.10, in addition to several improved benefits.
Describing itself as a 'market leader' for pay in the retail sector, the newly announced pay increase is in line with the company's commitment to pay its employees a 'living wage', which is currently calculated as being €14.75, rather than the State minimum wage of €13.50 per hour. The newest increase adds to ALDI Ireland's total 23 per cent rise in pay across the last four years, outpacing the calculated inflation rate of 19.9 per cent during the same period.
Enhanced employee benefits
According to the supermarket giant, the pay increase means that the minimum hourly rate at ALDI's stores and warehouses starts at €15.10 per hour, followed by additional increments given after the first, second and third years of service.
In addition to the increased pay, ALDI's annual pay and benefits review has seen an increase and enhancement of employee benefits. As part of this process, new and existing employees will be entitled to a comprehensive well-being support package which includes the introduction of 'improved neonatal leave of up to 12 weeks', and the enhancement of the company's maternity and paternity leave.
In addition to competitive pay, recruits will have access to dedicated employee benefits and comprehensive well-being support. Highlighting the company ethos of career progression, ALDI has pledged to provide recruits with opportunities, including initiatives such as the Women in Leadership Programme, which the company says 'focuses on improving opportunities for women to progress to leadership roles across the business'.
Galway recruitment drive
With more than 30 positions in its Galway stores to fill, ALDI's enhanced employee benefits announcement coincides with a recruitment drive in Galway. Having expanded its reach in recent years, Galway is home to 12 of its 163 stores in Ireland, several of which opened within the last three years. These 12 stores are located across the city and county, with two stores in Galway city (Headford Rd and West City Centre Park ) and one store in the towns of Clifden, Athenry, Mountbellew, Loughrea, Oranmore, Ballinasloe, Knocknacarra, Portumna, Tuam and Gort.
The retailer, which marked 25 years in business in Ireland last year, announced its recruitment drive following a successful Christmas period, and ahead of what is projected to be a very busy year for ALDI.
Nurturing a motivated and fulfilled workforce
Regarding the recruitment drive, HR director for ALDI Ireland, Brian O'Shea said, "ALDI is dedicated to not only providing exceptional products and services to our customers but also creating a rewarding and supportive environment for our employees.
"Our commitment to offering market-leading pay, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on employee well-being underscores our belief in nurturing a motivated and fulfilled workforce.”
The recruitment process is currently underway for various roles, and ALDI has encouraged interested individuals to apply promptly as the company continues its 'expansion efforts' and as a result expects to experience heightened demand in the year ahead.
Interested applicants can apply for open vacancies online at aldirecruitment.ie
