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Aldi looking to hire 600 new roles in the West Midlands including at its stores in Halesowen and Dudley

Discount supermarket Aldi says it plans to create more than 6,000 new roles across the UK this year.

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The supermarket, which currently has more than 990 stores and employs around 40,000 people, is to continue to expand throughout 2023.

New stores will be coming to cities such as Norwich and Newcastle, the supermarket said.

Aldi is looking to hire 600 in the West Midlands including at its stores in Halesowen and Dudley.

The discount supermarket will also be opening a store in Cannock, to be located in Orbital Retail Park and provide 45 new jobs for the community.

The supermarket is also currently recruiting for 450 jobs across its 11 Regional Distribution Centres around the UK.

Store assistants at Aldi receive a starting pay of £11 an hour nationally, rising to £11.90, and £12.45 rising to £12.75, within the M25, with the supermarket also paying for breaks.

Meanwhile, Aldi recently increased pay rates for around 7,000 warehouse colleagues, with Warehouse Selectors now receiving a minimum starting salary of £13.18 per hour.

Giles Hurley, chief executive officer of Aldi UK, said: “Demand for Aldi has never been higher as more and more people realise they can make significant savings on every shop without compromising on quality.

"It’s more important than ever that we are making it even easier for more people to shop with us – including by opening dozens of new stores.

“Our success is dependent on the amazing work that colleagues do, day in and day out, and we’re looking forward to welcoming thousands more colleagues to Team Aldi throughout 2023.”

Those interested in applying for a career with Aldi can visit www.aldirecruitment.co.uk.