Assistant Store Manager – Retail Operations

Client: Aldi

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Job Overview

Salary: £38,525 – £45,420 per annum (pro rata)
(Bonus: Includes an additional London Allowance of £1,975)
Contract Type: Permanent (Flexible 32, 36, or 40 hours per week)
Locations: North East London & Surrounding Areas
- Beckton
- Dagenham
- Debden
- Enfield
- Leytonstone
- Muswell Hill
- Newbury Park
- Romford (Collier Row & Marlborough Road)
- Seven Kings
- South Romford
- Upminster

About the Role

Join Aldi as an Assistant Store Manager and play a vital role in driving store performance while inspiring your team to deliver outstanding customer service. Working closely alongside the Store Manager, your daily responsibilities will span managing deliveries, handling customer queries, organizing shift patterns, and stepping up to run store operations in their absence.

With Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, you will receive complete guidance and recruitment backing as you step into a pivotal leadership role designed to prepare you for future Store Manager opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Excellence: Deliver exceptional customer service that consistently goes above and beyond expectations.
Team & Performance Management: Boost employee engagement, support team growth, and help the store meet key targets and KPIs.
Stock & Quality Control: Monitor product standards and manage stock rotation to ensure maximum freshness and availability.
Financial Oversight: Oversee till accuracy, manage cash processes efficiently, and supervise daily cash checks.
Health & Compliance: Strictly enforce Health & Safety standards and maintain due diligence requirements across the store.

Skills & Experience

People Leadership: Proven track record of managing and developing people within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Operational Efficiency: Strong time management skills and a sharp eye for operational productivity.
Target-Driven: Highly motivated to meet KPIs and exceed store performance goals.
Customer Focus: Passionate about providing a welcoming, top-tier shopping experience.
Regulatory Awareness: Sound knowledge of compliance, due diligence, and store safety guidelines.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay & Allowances: Market-leading salary package plus an additional London Allowance of £1,975 (location allowances up to £2,960 depending on location).
Work-Life Balance: Flexible contracts (32, 36, or 40 hours per week, pro rata) and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Wellbeing Support: Access to an online wellness portal and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Career Development: Industry-leading training and ongoing development opportunities throughout your career.
Family Support: 26 weeks of full pay for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave (after 1 year of service).
Lifestyle Benefits: Exclusive discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, travel deals, and shopping perks.