What's it like working for Aldi? That's what we asked a few employees...

Natalie has worked as a full time Assistant Store Manager for Aldi for the last 2 years. It's her responsibility to maintain stock availability, manage staff issues, ensure the store is clean and tidy and even deal with the occasional theft. Not to mention keeping the store 100% customer-focussed.

A typical day starts at 7am where she'll see to the produce in the morning, manage the till operators and the 'biggie' of the day is making sure there's enough space for the Thursday or Sunday special offers. Then there's the close - cleaning the store, cashing up (when I'm in charge), banking and paperwork. "It's a busy old day but it's easy when your team is hard working, enthusiastic and co-operative. I love working with them but I love socialising with them even more. Last Christmas, the whole team went on a night out! It was a lot of fun."

When the manager is away Natalie runs the store. "The first time I realised I was in charge of a multi-million pound retail operation it was a huge thrill I can tell you."

"Some people think that if you work at Aldi the hours are ridiculous and you never get any time off. It's not true at all. I get 2 days off a week like most of the rest of the country. Our rotas are quite flexible so if there's anything I need specific time off for I can work my hours round it."

Natalie Russell – Assistant Store Manager