We're bursting with pride here at Aldi Ireland. We’re one of the world's most successful retailers, and one of the most awarded retailers at the Irish Quality Food Awards, the Great Taste Awards and the Blas na hÉireann awards. We currently have 157 stores, and have ambitious plans to open many more (you’ll also find thousands of Aldi stores across the world from Germany and Hungary, to Switzerland and Slovenia).
But, without the hard work and commitment of our people, it would be very different. Which is why we’re dedicated to being the best supermarket employer in Ireland.
Our pay and benefits are amongst the highest in the sector, and we’re renowned for our training programmes. But it’s about much more than that. So many of our people have fallen in love with our ethos, the way we do business, and everything that we stand for. We’re getting things right, and you could be part of it.
It’s 1913 and a small grocery store opens in Essen, Germany. There at the counter stands Anna Albrecht. Over time, she’s joined by her two little boys Karl and Theo.
By the 1930s, the family business is well established but the Great Depression makes things extremely difficult. Time for some bold Aldi thinking.
In a smart move, the Albrechts acquire a liquor licence, gaining an advantage over their competitors.
They also let their customers buy goods on account and pay later. This results in huge customer loyalty.
In 1947, they reveal another string to their bow: liquid soap which doesn’t need a ration coupon. They were the only retailers for miles who stocked this.
The business wasn’t just surviving now – all these strategies send their turnover soaring.
In 1946, Karl and Theo have already taken over the business. In 1954, they make history by opening their first self-service store in Essen-Schonnebeck. It’s a first in Germany.
By 1960, the brothers now own 300 stores, and decide to split the operations into Aldi Nord (North) and Aldi Süd (South) – which now operate independently.
In 1962, they decide to think of a new name and come up with ‘Aldi’, short for Albrecht Discount.
Aldi Sud are operating in Hungary, Switzerland, Australia, Austria, Slovenia and, in 1999, the business arrives in Ireland. Customers are amazed to see a true example of ‘no frills’ shopping.
There are new stores (and store extensions) opening all the time. But right now, the picture looks something like this. Ireland is divided up into 2 Aldi regions. Each region has its own Head Office led by a Managing Director, a group of Directors and dedicated team of Administrators. Importantly, each region also has its own Regional Distribution Centre (or RDC) which takes care of the flow of goods, ensuring that our customers get all their favourite products on time.
Opening in 2004, Aldi’s first Regional Distribution Centre in Ireland was located in County Kildare. All of our stores nationwide were serviced by this centre until demand and growth required the introduction of the Mitchelstown Regional Distribution Centre in September 2013.
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Further south, a second Regional Distribution Centre, located in Mitchelstown, North Cork, opened in September 2013.
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Aldi entered the UK market in the year 1990. We have 11 Distribution Centres across the UK with 50 - 100 stores in each region. Aldi is one of the fastest-growing grocery retailers in the UK and is also a regular contender for the top spot in The Times Top 100 ‘Best Graduate Employers’.
Back in 1961, the Albrecht brothers split the business into two groups: Aldi Nord (North) and Aldi Süd (South). The latter (which includes Aldi UK and Ireland) consists of over 5,000 stores. Did you know that Aldi Süd was the first big retailer in Europe to ban eight pesticides that were found hazardous to bees?
We opened our doors in 1968. We’ve got 457 stores, 7 Distribution Centres and over 9,000 employees. Plus, we have 237 home-grown organic products and environmentally friendly cleaning products in our range. And, as of the beginning of 2016, we’ve been operating entirely carbon-neutral.
In 1976, one year after our 500th Aldi South store opened, Aldi US officially launched. We now have 1,500 stores across 34 states, plus recent expansion into California. This is where we initially launched our new concept store called ‘Aldi Food Market’ with fresh food and extensive chilled ranges at the heart of the offer.
Opened in 2001, we’ve got 400 stores serviced by 6 Distribution Centres. 91% of Aldi Australia’s fresh fruit and veg are grown within the country. Now that’s some sustainable sourcing. We were also the first Australian supermarket to join the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) which ensures more ethical practices in our supply chain.
Opened in 2005, we’ve got 180 stores, 3 Distribution Centres and 2,410 employees. The first new store triggered a rush of bargain-hunters in one of the world’s most expensive countries. The car park at Altenrhein was full within 30 minutes!
Just like our Swiss stores, we opened in 2005. Although smaller in scale – we still have 78 stores, 1 Distribution Centre and over 1,000 employees. The stores carry around 700 food lines, including typical Slovenian products.
We threw our doors open in 2008, across 107 stores, 1 Distribution Centre and with the help of over 1,800 employees. So far, we’ve won two ‘Superbrands’ awards (2014 and 2016). These awards recognise quality retailing in Hungary.
Not many people know we’re in Asia, but here we are. In 2012, we opened the Corporate Responsibility Unit Asia in Hong Kong. Not only does it realise our CR goals in the continent, it also helps to forge closer relationships with our suppliers.
Aldi entered the UK market in the year 1990. We have 11 Distribution Centres across the UK with 50 - 100 stores in each region. Aldi is one of the fastest-growing grocery retailers in the UK and is also a regular contender for the top spot in The Times Top 100 ‘Best Graduate Employers’.
We work incredibly hard to do a great job for our people and our customers. Over the years, we’ve won all kinds of accolades and added many awards to our trophy cabinet.
Aldi has featured in gradireland's Top 100 Leading Graduate Employers for over ten years.
Aldi are proud to have ranked 10th to be the leading supermarket retailer in Ireland’s Best Employers 2022.
Aldi are proud to have ranked 20th to be the leading supermarket retailer in Ireland’s Best Employers 2021.
We are accredited with the highly esteemed workplace wellness accreditation from Ibec, The KeepWell Mark.
We were rated the most reputable supermarket in the 2021 Ireland RepTrak study.
We are proud to have been placed 9th in the Times Top 100 Best Graduate Employers for 2022.
We are proud to have been placed 5th in the Times Top 100 Best Graduate Employers for 2021.
We are thrilled to have been named the Times Top 100 'Graduate Employer of Choice' in the Retailing category.
At Aldi, we’re proud of the positive impact we have made since we opened our first Irish store over 20 years ago.
We have lowered the cost of groceries for millions of people, created over 4,500 jobs to date, support over 330 Irish suppliers and invest in local communities throughout Ireland.
Aldi is a company built on merit and opportunity. Our growth means that we can provide career opportunities for everyone, whatever their background and wherever they work in our business.
However, we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and understand that Aldi needs to better reflect all of the communities we serve, as well as providing more support to minority and under-represented groups.
That’s why we are currently making positive changes to the way we attract, recruit and support our people. We want to ensure that Aldi is a diverse, inclusive and supportive place to work for everyone.
Here are some of the actions we are taking:
We will continue to update our people and partners on the progress we make on improving diversity and inclusion at Aldi.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or other need, which you feel may affect your performance in the selection process, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to our processes. If you would like to request support with your application then please contact our dedicated careers team by email Recruitment@aldi.ie.
Every day, we work hard to ensure we're fairer to farmers, supporting great causes, inspiring customers to be healthy, and sourcing sustainable products. These are all part of our 5 Corporate Responsibility Principles.
Without our customers, we wouldn't get very far. Which is why we put them at the heart of everything we do. From tackling campylobacter through to a range of customer-focused initiatives, we're giving back to the people who support us most.
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