Staff across Oxfordshire will benefit from the supermarket chain’s latest £36 million investment in pay and benefits, which comes into effect from Sunday, March 1, 2026. Starting pay for store assistants will rise to £13.35 per hour, increasing to £14.30 with longer service. Aldi remains the only supermarket to offer paid breaks to all store colleagues, a benefit worth up to £1,470 per year. Aldi colleagues will see their pay rise in the coming months and will also benefit from enhanced family-friendly benefits, including maternity pay extended to 26 weeks at full pay. Anyone interested in a career with Aldi can find more information at the Aldi Recruitment website.

Source: The Herald January 14, 2026 11:14 UTC