Career opportunities opening up for new starters and experienced logistics workers at the discounter’s new Bardon site set to become the UK’s largest supermarket distribution centre
UK discounter Aldi is recruiting 600 new workers for its 1.3mn sq ft distribution centre in Bardon, Leicestershire.
The centre, which first began operations in May 2026, is Aldi’s first automated distribution centre in the UK, and recently started fresh produce operations at the site this September.
The site has received over £500 million in investment as part of the discounter’s £1.6bn UK expansion plan. Once fully operational, it will be the biggest supermarket distributions centre in the country, capable of moving around seven million pallets each year.
The discounter is recruiting in warehouse operations, logistics and transport, with 600 roles currently on offer, including warehouse pickers, warehouse operations assistants and transport assistants.
Aldi is one of 40 retailers that recently signed up to ‘Opening Shift’, a partnership with government and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to offer 11,000 work experience placements for 18-24 year olds.
The scheme aims to create 100,000 jobs for young people in the sector by the end of this Parliament.
Jonathan Heaton, managing director of Bardon at Aldi, said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming more people to the Bardon team as recruitment continues over the coming months.”
The retailer is working with local colleges and employment partners to create opportunities for local people across Leicestershire.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to build a career in logistics, whether they’re just starting out or bringing previous experience, and to build the technical skills that are increasingly valuable in modern supply chain operations,” Heaton added.
