// Aldi has increased the hourly rate of pay for thousands of people working in its regional distribution centres across the UK
// Logistics workers for the budget supermarket will see their wages rises by up to 9% – depending on role and location
Aldi is following up its recent pay rise for store colleagues by increasing the hourly rate of pay for thousands working in its regional distribution centres across the UK.
From September, all hourly paid colleagues in the value supermarket‘s warehouses will have received pay rises of up to 9% on their previous January 2022 hourly rates.
The majority of distribution centre roles are for warehouse selectors who will qualify for a new minimum rate of £12.66 an hour.
The majority of distribution centre roles are Warehouse Selectors, who will receive a new minimum rate of £12.66 an hour.
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All logistics colleagues working outside normal operating hours will also see their night premium payments increase from 20% to 25% of their normal hourly rate. The new rates far exceed the Living Wage Foundation’s recommended real living wage of £9.90 an hour nationally.
The move follows the company’s annual pay review which came into effect from February, which saw pay rates across Aldi’s logistics network increase.
Giles Hurley, chief executive of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “This announcement recognises the amazing contribution our logistics colleagues make in serving communities across the country.
“We’re also pleased to be able to increase the night premium we pay to our many colleagues who work so hard to keep our stores well-stocked. Their outstanding efforts help ensure that our customers continue to have access to fresh affordable food, every single day.”
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