€3.8m Aldi store in Waterford's City Square to open amid countywide recruitment drive
Aldi is due to move from The Glen to City Square at the start of March. Photo: Nicky Heffernan
The new Aldi store in City Square shopping centre in Waterford city is set to open on March 6 at 9am following a €3.8 million investment from the company.
The new location at the heart of the city centre will replace Aldi's existing store in The Glen, which has been open for more than 15 years and will close on Sunday, March 2 at 7pm.
More than 50% larger than the existing store, the new location has necessitated the hiring of additional staff members and the German grocery chain has launched a recruitment drive in Waterford.
The retailer, which celebrated 25 years in Ireland last year, employs 4,650 people across its 163-store network in Ireland. Hiring has been opened for more than 30 roles across the county with the company saying the roles "are a mix of both new jobs and backfill positions" with a starting salary of €14.80 per hour, exceeding the current rate set by The Living Wage Technical Group.
"Aldi is dedicated to not only providing exceptional products and services to our customers but also creating a rewarding and supportive environment for our employees," said Brian O’Shea, HR Director at Aldi Ireland, "Our commitment to offering market-leading pay, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on employee well-being underscores our belief in nurturing a motivated and fulfilled workforce.”
