Supermarket giant Aldi is handing out pay rises to store workers at all its Ayrshire sites.
From next month, all hourly paid employees at Ayrshire Aldi stores will benefit from a 40p an hour increase on their current rate.
As a result, the new pay rise means Aldi’s minimum pay rates for store assistants are a sector-leading £10.50 an hour nationally — and £11.95 for those inside the M25 region.
It’s the second time this year Aldi staff in Ayrshire have been awarded a pay hike.
Top brass at Aldi say the news will maintain the company’s position as the UK’s best-paying supermarket.
Aldi also remains the only supermarket to offer paid breaks, which for the average store colleague is now worth more than £830 a year.
The new rates far exceed the Living Wage Foundation’s recommended real living wage of £9.90 an hour nationally and £11.05 inside the M25.
Giles Hurley, chief executive officer of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “Our new rates of pay maintain Aldi’s position as the UK’s highest paying supermarket.
“This announcement recognises the amazing contribution our colleagues make in serving the local communities in Ayrshire.
“Their outstanding efforts have ensured that our customers continue to have access to fresh affordable food, every single day.”
Aldi is the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket and has more than 970 stores across Britain.
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