Store Management Apprenticeship

Summary

For applicants that already have their GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (minimum grade C or equivalent) you can apply for our Store Management Apprenticeship programme. You will complete both Level 2 Retailer and Level 3 Retail Team Leader which takes up to 36 months to complete.

Wage

£13,478.40 a year

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In Year 1 you will earn £8.64 per hour (£259 per week, £13,478.40 per year). In Year 2 this rises to £10.42 per hour (£312 per week, £16,224 per year) and £12.11 per hour (£363 per week, £18,876 per year) in Year 3.

Training course

Team leader (level 3)

Hours

We recruit all year round for this role and have immediate start dates available. Available roles can be found via our website www.aldirecruitment.co.uk. The role includes shift work Monday - Sunday including evenings and weekends, to be confirmed

30 hours a week

Start date

Friday 2 January 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

500

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You can get a lot done in ten weeks, but you’ll certainly have to knuckle down to get the Store Assistant role under wraps. If you do, you’ll quickly become a vital part of the team
At Aldi, we just couldn’t function if our people only focused on themselves. Which is why you’ll start by learning how to get the most out of working effectively in a retail team
It’s all about your stores stock. From checking levels to sorting out any problems, you’ll discover how to ensure we have the perfect amount of products on the shop floor
Once you've successfully completed your Level 2 Retailer qualification, you will move onto your Level 3 Team Leader qualification for the remaining 13-16 months of the programme
You'll cover store management training covering topics such as stock availability and ordering, merchandising and planning for key events
You'll also cover modules such as sales and productivity, managing people, supporting others and inventory control
If successful you will be awarded with a Team Leader Level 3 qualification and maybe offered the opportunity to become a Deputy Store Manager

Where you'll work

Our roles are available in stores all across England with no set intake dates. We recruit all year round. To find if a store is recruiting near you, simply head to our recruitment website and search our vacancies using your postcode.

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Team leader (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Use resources to implement operational and team plans.
Use tools to organise, prioritise and allocate daily and weekly work activities.
Able to collate and interpret data and information and create reports.
Identify and support the development of the team through informal coaching and continuous professional development.
Use information and problem-solving techniques to provide solutions and influence the decision-making process.
Use digital tools for planning and project management to monitor project progress, taking corrective action to deliver against the project plan.
Review work processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and for continuous improvement.
Use technology and software to produce documentation, such as spreadsheets and presentation packages to communicate information.
Manage individual or team performance by setting objectives, monitoring progress, and providing clear guidance and feedback.
Manage others through change by identifying challenges and the activities to resolve them.
Interpret organisational strategy and communicate how this impacts others.
Interpret and apply regulation and legislation, share best practices, and advise stakeholders on their application.
Communicate information through different media, such as face-to-face meetings, emails, reports, and presentations to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required.
Collaborate with stakeholders in the organisation to ensure the delivery of operational goals.
Manage and maintain relationships with a diverse workforce and stakeholders.
Negotiate with and challenge stakeholders to manage change and reduce conflict.
Interpret policy and support the delivery of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and monitor their impact on their team.
Identify future changes in the sector such as technology advances that may impact their organisation.
Monitor the use of technology and the potential to reduce energy consumption through their optimisation in day-to-day tasks, such as reducing the use of paper and switching off items when not in use.
Use resources to implement operational and team plans.
Use tools to organise, prioritise and allocate daily and weekly work activities.
Able to collate and interpret data and information and create reports.
Identify and support the development of the team through informal coaching and continuous professional development.
Use information and problem-solving techniques to provide solutions and influence the decision-making process.
Use digital tools for planning and project management to monitor project progress, taking corrective action to deliver against the project plan.
Review work processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and for continuous improvement.
Use technology and software to produce documentation, such as spreadsheets and presentation packages to communicate information.
Manage individual or team performance by setting objectives, monitoring progress, and providing clear guidance and feedback.
Manage others through change by identifying challenges and the activities to resolve them.
Interpret organisational strategy and communicate how this impacts others.
Interpret and apply regulation and legislation, share best practices, and advise stakeholders on their application.
Communicate information through different media, such as face-to-face meetings, emails, reports, and presentations to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required.
Collaborate with stakeholders in the organisation to ensure the delivery of operational goals.
Manage and maintain relationships with a diverse workforce and stakeholders.
Negotiate with and challenge stakeholders to manage change and reduce conflict.
Interpret policy and support the delivery of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and monitor their impact on their team.
Identify future changes in the sector such as technology advances that may impact their organisation.
Monitor the use of technology and the potential to reduce energy consumption through their optimisation in day-to-day tasks, such as reducing the use of paper and switching off items when not in use.

Your training plan

The major reason we’re doing so well at Aldi is because of our customers. They like us, and we love them. You’ll learn how to give them the best experience around, handling any queries with a confident smile
Throughout the whole programme, your Assessor will pay you a visit every month. This is just to make sure that you’re on course with your programme and on track to succeed
Every three months, you'll meet up with your Store Manager, Area Manager and Assesor. This is just to make sure you're on track and performing well
On top of Assessor visits and Quarterly Reviews, you'll also have Progress Reviews. Less formal than a Quarterly Review, they're there to give you constant feedback about how you're doing
Graduation is just the start of your amazing Aldi career. You'll now be given the chance to move into a permanent position within the team- where you'll beging to dicsover even more exciting opportunities

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4 - 9 (minimum C))
Maths (grade Grade 4 - 9 (minimum C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Non judgemental

About this company

We’re the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, with over 1000 stores across the UK (not to mention our growing global presence). But we know our success has only been possible thanks to our amazing Aldi colleagues. That's why we celebrate everyone's achievements, offer competitive pay and create great working environments. And that's how we've become a multi award-winning employer - but it's the least we can do. We know that our people make Aldi mean even more.

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After this apprenticeship

Those who successfully achieve maybe offered a Deputy Store Manager position

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