ALDI
(692 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Website
Industry
Supermarkets, Grocery & Petrol Retailing
Specialities
Retail Operations, Warehouse Operations, Transport
Company size
More than 10,000
Primary location
Minchinbury , NSW
If you’ve ever been to ALDI, you’ll know we’re not your average supermarket.
We’ve never been satisfied with the status-quo or doing things that other supermarkets do. By doing things differently, we can provide top-quality products at the lowest prices. That’s why we call it Good Different.
Our commitment to quality doesn’t stop with our products. It’s our team members at every single level who help make what we do possible. With 600 stores, ALDI directly employs more than 17,000 people in Australia.
We're more than just a retail job. We believe in making a Good Difference for our customers, our people, our planet and the communities we operate in.
Our mission statement
Our Purpose:
We exist to offer the best value to our customers. This means a relentless focus on offering high quality products for the best price.
Awards and accreditations
Employer of Choice - The Australian Business Awards 2024
Employer of Choice - The Australian Business Awards 2023
Employer of Choice - The Australian Business Awards 2022
Employer of Choice - The Australian Business Awards 2021
Employer of Choice - The Australian Business Awards 2020
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Reviews overview
2.9692 ratings in total
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What’s it like working at ALDI?
AI summary of recent reviews
Employees appreciate their friendly and supportive colleagues, who make shifts more enjoyable and create a positive team dynamic. The competitive pay rates and benefits are frequently highlighted as major positives, along with aspects of work/life balance such as paid breaks and annual leave. Many also enjoy building rapport with regular customers.
However, there are some potential challenges, including the management approach, which some employees find overly focused on processes and performance monitoring. Performance benchmarks can be demanding, and staffing levels may feel stretched during busy periods. Some employees also mention that career progression opportunities could be clearer, and the fast-paced environment requires adaptability and stamina.
However, there are some potential challenges, including the management approach, which some employees find overly focused on processes and performance monitoring. Performance benchmarks can be demanding, and staffing levels may feel stretched during busy periods. Some employees also mention that career progression opportunities could be clearer, and the fast-paced environment requires adaptability and stamina.
Recent reviews
1.0
Shift Manager
Nov 2026Adelaide SA 50002 to 3 years in the role, current employee
Make the same money doing something way less taxing.
The good thingsGood co workers.
Decent pay.
If you want 15-20 hours of work as a uni student it's a alright option.
The challengesIll preface this by saying this is all based on working in one of the busiest stores.
If you want a full time job your only option is managment and I highly advise against it.
Firstly the benchmarks are ridiculous and require you to be going flat out in order to achieve the times they set. You will occasionally be rosterd for 7 to 10 days in a row making these benchmarks even harder to meet.
Your performance is monitored so closely that you will receive write ups constantly for the smallest things such as not checking one shopping bag out of the hundreds that pass through your till.
Warehouse, logistics and stores are full of people doing sloppy/unsafe work and as a manager you're expected to make up for the difference. The shifts are so lean that if someone calls in sick you are required to work even harder.
SOP is constantly changing, often for the worse. Their focus is on increasing their market share and they are willing to squeeze every drop out of you in order to get it.
1.0
Transport Operator
Oct 2026Yatala QLD 42071 to 2 years in the role, former employee
If you want a good career and a healthy work-life balance, stay away from ALDI.
The good thingsThe toilets were clean, and the lunchroom was excellent. They also provided fresh fruit every week and coffee.
The challengessection leaders nu sunt buni deloc , nu comunica între ei nu te ajuta dacă ai nevoie de ajutor mereu sunt frustrați și grumpy , transport manager imediat iti da written warning pentru orice rubbish , nu iti tine partea deloc ca și șofer de companie . câteodată trebuie sa încarci truck singur și sa descarci de fiecare data . ești plătit la ora dar ei așteaptă sa faci 3 loads/delivery per shift . o grămadă de munca 90 labour working doar 10% driving ... english
1.0
Store Manager
Oct 2026Melbourne VIC 30002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
Competitive pay, demanding workload, and room for improvement in management.
The good thingsCompetitive pay is a major positive at ALDI
The challengesThe work can be rewarding, and the pay is good, but don’t sacrifice your health or family time for the job. Work hard, do what your body allows, and give your best without losing yourself in the process. You may give years of hard work and commitment, only to find your abilities questioned by upper management. At times, it can leave you feeling like all the effort you put in meant nothing. Remember that, at the end of the day, the business will keep moving with or without you. Look after yourself and your family first. Good luck to anyone joining.
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