Edinburgh job hunters are on alert after Aldi launched a significant recruitment drive in the city.
Two new stores are set to open – at Hermiston Gait and in Dalkeith – in September, and the supermarket retailer is on the lookout for staff to work in them.
Bosses say they are in need of 20 new store assistants to work at the shops, with training for the roles starting as early as next month.
The pay will be £9.55 an hour, rising to £10,57, while those at the supermarket say there will be other opportunities to progress, while flexible contracts will be available.
The job description states they are looking for "hardworking and enthusiastic candidates" required to carry out "accurate and efficient till operation, stock management and merchandising duties". Training will take place over a six week period, with roles available from 15 to 30 hours a week.
Richard Holloway, Regional Managing Director at Aldi, said: “We are really excited about the vacancies that have arisen across the Edinburgh area, as Aldi’s increased popularity and customer demand for quality products has allowed us to continue with our ambitious growth plan, and create further employment opportunities across Scotland.
“Working at Aldi means more than just having a job; we really care about our colleagues, both personally and professionally. On top of our fantastic benefits, such as the competitive pay and benefits package, Aldi continues to offer a great working environment and real opportunities to progress within the business.
"We take immense pride in supporting the career development of all our colleagues and invest time and resource in them, in order to keep everyone motivated, fully engaged, continuously challenged and importantly, happy.”
