ALDI has announced its plan to hire 155 colleagues at its stores in Somerset, including Taunton, Bridgwater and Clevedon.

The recruitment push forms part of Aldi’s nationwide expansion drive, with the supermarket opening a number of new stores across the UK in the next year.

The supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill full-time and part-time roles, with salaries of up to £63,000.

Roles include caretakers, store assistants and store managers.

Aldi is also currently recruiting for 450 jobs at its 11 Regional Distribution Centres up and down the country.

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.”

Store sssistants at Aldi receive a starting pay of £11.00 an hour nationally, rising to £11.90, and £12.45 rising to £12.75 within the M25. The supermarket also pays for breaks. 

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

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