Supermarket chain Aldi has announced plans to give all shop floor staff a wage rise, claiming it is now Britain's best-paying supermarket.
From the beginning of next month, all store employees will earn a minimum hourly rate of £9.40 nationally and £10.90 in London.
This compares to their previous pay which was £9.10 and £10.55 per hour respectively.
The food giant's new rates exceed the Living Wage Foundation’s recommended real living wage rates of £9.30 per hour nationally and £10.75 per hour inside the M25.
Giles Hurley, chief executive officer for Aldi UK, said: “The dedication and commitment our store colleagues deliver every day when serving our customers underpins our success. We have the most efficient and productive workforce, and this is why they earn the highest rates of pay in the grocery sector.”
Aldi, which currently has 874 stores including in Bedminster, St George , Southmead , Hengrove and Lockleaze , is recruiting for over 3,800 shop-level positions this year.
Bosses hope to open 1,200 UK stores by 2025.
Giles Hurley added: “We want to recruit the best people in retail, invest in their training and provide them with the opportunity to develop their careers with Aldi as our business grows.”
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