Aldi awards pay rise for 'amazing contribution' during Covid pandemic
Aldi has recognised the 'amazing contribution' of its store colleagues by giving them a New Year’s pay rise and increasing its minimum hourly rates from the start of February.
All of Aldi’s 1,500 store assistants in Aviemore and across Scotland will benefit, with the supermarket group paying a minimum hourly rate of £9.55, up from £9.40.
The company said the new rates of pay are also boosted by the fact Aldi is still one of the only UK supermarkets to pay for breaks taken during shifts, which means Aldi colleagues remain the best-paid in the sector.
The changes mean that Aldi store staff across Scotland will earn a minimum of £0.83 more per hour than the current National Living Wage.
It follows bonuses that were awarded to store colleagues in April and December 2020, in recognition of their efforts throughout the pandemic.
Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer, Aldi UK and Ireland said: “I want to express my sincere thanks to every single Aldi colleague, who stepped up when it mattered and helped us succeed in our most important mission of all – feeding the nation. That is down to our people.
"Their outstanding efforts have ensured that our customers continue to have access to fresh affordable food, every single day.
"It has never been more important to ensure that our colleagues are rewarded fully for their immense contribution during a challenging period for everyone.”
Aldi now has over 90 stores throughout Scotland and is working towards a long-term target of 1,200 stores across the UK by 2025.
