A placement in industry is a great way to see how a company works. But our General Management Industrial Placement provides so much more. Over the placement, you’ll experience real responsibility. In fact, fast rotations across store and office environments will give you a breathtaking snapshot of our business and the skills you need to succeed. What will you do when you’re handed the keys and told: “You’re in charge”? Well, it’s time to find out.
The Industrial Placement Programme is a critical part of our business, which is why we’re extremely focused on your future. In fact, some of our Directors were previously Area Managers at various locations across Ireland.So you know that Aldi will absolutely invest in your progression. In our eyes, everybody is valued and everyone has an important role to play. This creates a really positive environment that enables people to thrive.
Our people achieve success through their own merit and their ability to win the respect of others.
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We'd recommend doing your homework on Aldi and see if we're the kind of company you'd like to do your placement with!
Career Services
After some research, if you think Aldi is the right place for your placement, please contact your University/ College/ IT careers services to enquire about joining our Industrial Placement Programme.
Show us your skills
We'll then look for a CV from you to tell us all about you. If we like your skills and ambition, we'll invite you to interview with one of our Regional Directors.
Interview
If we think you're the right fit we'll offer you a place on our exciting programme and you can begin your journey!
Discover more about how and why Aldi means more. Our brochure includes lots of profiles from Placement students, so you can hear about real experiences and see where you fit in.
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The General Management Industrial Placement is so much more than a learning experience. It’s a real job with actual responsibilities. And it can be hard work. Which is why we look for people who like to take on any challenge, and enjoy exceeding expectations. Everyone is different at Aldi. It’s what makes it work. But we also share some amazing traits. It’s about never giving up; always striving for smarter and simpler ways of doing things.
Working towards
2:1 in any degree
discipline
Irish driving licence
(and access to a car)
The right to
work in Ireland
This programme offers something different and gives students a chance to work in one of Ireland’s largest retailers. The unique way the programme gives students large amounts of responsibility attracted me.
The placement was both challenging and engaging in a number of different ways, allowing me to develop my skillset for my future.
When I was looking for a placement, I really wanted something that would give me an insight into a variety of business areas with a real level of responsibility, which was exactly what the Aldi placement offers. Another reason is the great training and mentoring that Aldi provides for placement students.
My experience from placement made me realise that a career with Aldi was the right choice for me; an opportunity to develop and challenge myself. I’m really looking forward to starting the Graduate Area Manager programme once I graduate.
We know just how challenging a programme like this is. Which is why we’ll reward you generously for it. You’ll receive a €30,000 salary (pro rata) for the time you spend with us.
There’s no denying that you’ll work really hard here at Aldi. Which is why it’s important that you have time to relax. So with four weeks’ holiday allowance (pro rata) plus bank holidays, you’ll be able to put your feet up and come back raring to go.
If you’ve worked hard and successfully completed the General Management placement, you could be offered the opportunity to return after graduation on our Graduate Area Manager Programme. Your Direct Leader will need to recommend you first though.
The Industrial Placement is available to students who are required to undergo placement as part of their course. If your course has a required placement element, you are eligible to apply.
We have reached full capacity for our 2021 intake. We will reopen for our 2022 intake in August 2021.
Possibly, but only usually within your chosen region. We’re a fast-growing business so it’s important to have a flexible, understanding approach.
An average working week will be 45 hours. this will be spread over 5 days and may include weekend and evening work.
Your role will cover various aspects of in-store training, head office training and project work. We'll need you to travel between locations, but travel expenses will of course be reimbursed.
If, after graduating, you’re considering Aldi as a career choice – and you performed well on the placement – chances are you’ll be invited to apply for a permanent position. Your Direct Leader will need to recommend you first though.
The health and safety of our employees and candidates is paramount and we will strictly monitor the interview process on an ongoing basis. If your application is successful, we will let you know the interview format closer to the time, which will be in line with the appropriate government guidelines.
If your Masters course has a required placement as part of the course, you are welcome to apply. If your Masters does not have a required placement as part of the course, we would recommend you apply to our Graduate Area Manager Programme.
You can find out some great information, chat to some of our Area Managers and maybe even meet current Industrial Placement students, at a whole range of events. To help you find your closest event, we’ve put together this little calendar. We’ve also included important dates such as application deadlines, which you can then put into your diary.
Events Calendar
Thank you for your interest in Industrial Placements at Aldi. We have reached full capacity for our 2021 intake and unfortunately, we are therefore no longer recruiting. We will reopen for our 2022 intake in August 2021. The Industrial Placement is available over 6, 9 or 12 month programmes through Universities, Colleges and IT’s nationwide with a variety of degree and post-graduate disciplines. Please contact your careers service for further information or email us directly at HR.mit@aldi.ie.
