Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager – Aldi (Hertfordshire / St Albans Region)

Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Department: Store Operations

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

Locations: Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead (London Road), Hemel Hempstead (Redbourn Road), St Albans

Salary Details: £38,525 – £45,420 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role

Join Aldi as an Assistant Store Manager and play a vital role in leading store success! You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Store Manager to inspire your team, drive daily operations, and deliver outstanding customer service. From managing deliveries and organizing shifts to leading team performance and driving KPIs, you'll gain the hands-on leadership experience needed to step into a Store Manager role when duty calls.

When you apply through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, you get standard Aldi benefits plus dedicated guidance and backing from our team throughout the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Engagement: Inspire, train, and manage store colleagues to hit key operational goals and KPIs.

• Store Operations: Manage daily deliveries, shift scheduling, stock rotation, and product quality standards.

• Customer Service: Drive a customer-first environment that exceeds customer expectations every day.

• Compliance & Finance: Oversee till cashing up, safe deposits, and ensure strict Health & Safety and due diligence compliance.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Proven Management Experience: Track record of managing and developing teams in fast-paced, customer-focused environments.

• Operational Excellence: Exceptional time management, target-driven mindset, and strong organizational skills.

• Compliance Minded: Solid knowledge of due diligence, compliance, and safety standards.

• Customer Focus: Passionate about maintaining high service standards on the shop floor.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary: £38,525 – £45,420 per annum (pro rata).

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible permanent contracts of 32, 36, or 40 hours per week.

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

• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/adoption leave (26 weeks full pay after 1 year of service).

• Health & Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, holiday deals, wellness portal, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

• Career Growth: Industry-leading training and ongoing support from Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency.