Sampling Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding retail business. At a time when value matters more than ever, we’re committed to delivering high-quality products at great prices — and we’re looking for talented people to help us do just that.

We’re on the lookout for a passionate food enthusiast to join our Sampling Department as a Sampling Assistant.

Your New Role

In this role, you'll support our Buying team by preparing and presenting product samples for evaluation and decision making. Including:

• Prepare food samples to exacting standards, ensuring they’re ready for assessment on time

 • Maintain an organised and efficient workspace to facilitate smooth sample preparation

• Follow all relevant food safety and handling procedure

About You

Essential:

• A genuine passion for food and attention to detail

• The ability to work independently at pace, and with initiative to thrive in a hands-on environment

• Strong communication skills and confidence to engage with colleagues across all levels

• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to go the extra mile

• Track record that demonstrates punctuality, dependability & integrity

• Retail/Hospitality Experience

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Teams

• Attention to detail and Accuracy

• Confident communicator

• Team Player

• Cross -functional working

• Engaging, dynamic and versatile

• Commercial awareness

Desirable:

• Food Safety Level 2
• An enthusiasm for helping your colleagues to succeed.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary starting at £25,755 rising to £31,675
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3.30pm,
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Full training provided
• Pension scheme
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
• Long service rewards
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
• Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

* You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration,