Aldi Is Hiring 210 Staff for Seven New UK Stores in November
Aldi UK will open seven new stores across England in November 2026, creating up to 30 jobs each and 210 in total, in Essex, London, Wigan and more.
UKIn brief
- Aldi UK will open seven new stores in England during November 2026, each creating up to 30 jobs.
- Up to 210 roles in total are being created in Basildon, Newport (Isle of Wight), Matlock, Stepney Green, Willesden, Orrell and Waterlooville.
- The openings are part of a £370m investment in Aldi's UK store estate this year.
- Aldi's long-term goal is to reach 1,500 stores across the UK.
| Country | UK |
|---|---|
| Organization | Aldi UK |
| Official source | Retail Times – Aldi to open seven new stores in just one month, creating up to 210 jobs ✓ retailtimes.co.uk |
Supermarket Aldi UK is opening seven new stores in England in November 2026, creating up to 30 jobs at each site and up to 210 jobs in total, Retail Times reported on 26 October 2026. Two of the stores are in London.
Opening dates and locations
| Store | Area | Opening date | Jobs (up to) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon | Essex | 12 November | 30 |
| Newport | Isle of Wight | 19 November | 30 |
| Matlock | Derbyshire | 19 November | 30 |
| Stepney Green | East London | 19 November | 30 |
| Willesden | North-west London | 26 November | 30 |
| Orrell | Wigan | 26 November | 30 |
| Waterlooville | Hampshire | 26 November | 30 |
Part of a bigger expansion
The new shops are part of a £370 million investment in Aldi's UK stores this year. The discounter is working towards a long-term target of 1,500 UK stores.
Aldi is now Britain's fourth-largest supermarket, with a 10.5% share of the grocery market according to Worldpanel by Numerator. Jonathan Neale, Aldi UK's managing director of national real estate, said demand for new Aldi stores remains strong.
Which jobs are on offer
Aldi has not published a breakdown, but a new Aldi store is normally staffed with:
- Store assistants, the largest group, who work on tills, stock shelves and keep the store clean
- Team leaders who run shifts
- Assistant store managers and store managers
Pay for these specific stores has not been stated, so check the hourly rate on each job advert.
Why apply now
Stores opening in mid to late November will want staff hired and trained before the doors open. That means recruitment for these sites is likely to be happening right now. The roles are also permanent, unlike most Christmas temp jobs.
What it means for job seekers
- Apply early. With openings from 12 November, interviews are likely to take place in the coming days.
- Check Aldi's official UK careers site and search by the store's town. Avoid third-party sites that ask for fees.
- Be flexible on shifts. Supermarkets need early-morning, evening and weekend workers, and flexibility makes your application stronger.
- No experience needed for many store assistant roles; reliability and customer service count most.
- Consider nearby stores too. If you miss these openings, Aldi says many more stores are planned.
For other big UK hiring news, see Amazon's Youth Promise of 30,000 jobs and the latest ONS figures showing 691,000 vacancies.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Aldi's new UK stores opening in November 2026?
Basildon, Newport on the Isle of Wight, Matlock, Stepney Green, Willesden, Orrell in Wigan, and Waterlooville.
How many jobs will the new Aldi stores create?
Up to 30 per store, so up to 210 jobs across all seven.
When does the first new Aldi store open?
Basildon in Essex opens first, on 12 November 2026.
What jobs does Aldi hire for at new stores?
Mainly store assistants, plus team leaders, assistant managers and store managers.
Apply only through the official source.
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