Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager – Aldi (Watford)

Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Department: Store Operations

Contract Type: Permanent (Flexible: 32, 36, or 40 hours/week)

Location: Watford

Salary Details: £38,525 – £45,420 pro rata (plus £1,975 London Allowance)

About the Role

Join Aldi as an Assistant Store Manager and take on a vital leadership role in supporting the Store Manager while inspiring your team to deliver outstanding customer service.

Your daily responsibilities will span managing deliveries, organizing shift rotas, handling customer queries, and driving key store targets. You’ll focus heavily on people management, employee engagement, and operational efficiency—preparing you directly to step up and run the store whenever needed.

When you apply through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, you get standard Aldi benefits plus dedicated, hands-on guidance from our expert recruitment team throughout your application, interview preparation, and onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Engagement: Drive employee engagement, mentor staff, and keep the team focused on hitting store targets and KPIs.

• Customer Service Excellence: Lead by example on the shop floor to deliver outstanding customer experiences that exceed expectations.

• Operations & Freshness: Monitor product quality, enforce strict stock rotation, and manage daily delivery intake.

• Financial & Compliance Management: Oversee till accuracy, handle cash deposits, and maintain strict Health & Safety and due diligence standards.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Proven Management Experience: Track record of managing people in a fast-paced, customer-focused retail or operational environment.

• Business Savvy: Strong time management, target-driven mindset, and operational efficiency skills.

• Compliance Aware: Knowledgeable about retail compliance, health and safety, and due diligence requirements.

• Customer Focused: Passionate about establishing a positive, welcoming environment for shoppers and colleagues alike.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Location Premium: Base salary of £38,525 – £45,420 per annum (pro rata) + £1,975 London Allowance.

• Flexible Contracts: Choice of permanent contracts between 32, 36, or 40 hours per week.

• Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Family Support: Enhanced family leave (26 weeks full pay for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave after 1 year of service).

• Health & Lifestyle: Access to an online wellness portal, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and lifestyle perks (discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and holiday deals).

• Agency Support: One-on-one application backing, career advice, and interview guidance from Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency.