Recruitment underway for 20 new Aldi jobs in Offaly

With Tullamore's second Aldi store now nearing completion, and due to open at the end of October, the company has launched a recruitment campaign for 20 open roles across it three stores in Offaly.

While there is some confusion about the actual opening date for the new Tullamore branch of Aldi – with a press statement issued by PR firm, Finn Partners, stating that the store is due to open on Thursday, October 31, and a spokesperson from the same company confirming today (Monday) that “The store will not be opening on 31st October; however, it will be open before Christmas 2024” - work is currently at an advanced stage on the new retail offering in the centre of the town.

The new Aldi, which represents an investment of €10.5 million, will be located on a site at Kilbride Plaza which was formerly the home of the Texas Department Store after planning permission for the facility was granted to Weavermay Ltd., a company headed up by local businessman, Tony Flanagan.

Along with 1,644 sq. metres of retail space which will include off licence use, the new Aldi development will include a three-storey 874 sq. metre retail/office unit and a two-storey 281 sq. metre cafe, along with car and bicycle parking and both pedestrian and cycle access to nearby Offaly Street.

The old ‘Texas’ site was purchased by Weavermay Ltd, and Cayenne Holdings in 2018 and was later divided in half, by agreement of both parties, each of whom have different plans for their respective sites.

To mark its 25 years in business in Ireland, Aldi has launched a major recruitment drive ahead of its busy Christmas schedule in Offaly, and is seeking to fill 20 new roles, a number of which will be located in their new store.

With starting rates of pay for store assistants and warehouse operatives at €14.80 per hours, new rercuits will also have access to a number of other benefits including wellbeing support, dedicated employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

Speaking at the launch of the Offaly recruitment drive, Brian O’Shea, HR Director at ALDI Ireland, said the company is dedicated to “not only providing exceptional products and services to our customers but also creating a rewarding and supportive environment for our employees. Our commitment to offering market-leading pay, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on employee wellbeing underscores our belief in nurturing a motivated and fulfilled workforce.”

The retailer spent more than €23 million with six Offaly-based suppliers last year, and now has 162 stores, including a Tullamore store in Cloncollig and also a store in Birr.

Interested applicants can apply for open vacancies through www.aldirecruitment.ie