Aldi - the UK's fifth largest supermarket - is recruiting in Ashby as a result of its continued popularity and growth across the area.

In a welcome boost to the local economy, Aldi is looking for 20 Store Assistants for its Burton upon Trent, Ashby, Coalville and Swadlincote stores.

Aldi is a multi-award-winning employer that offers one of the best working environments and competitive benefits packages in the UK supermarket sector, with all Store Assistant colleagues now receiving a minimum rate of £10.10 per hour, rising to £11.00.

Aldi says it also creates opportunities for colleagues to develop and progress and has flexible contracts available, as well as healthcare and lifestyle perks for all.

Here, Aldi colleagues give insider tips on how to land a role with the supermarket:

• Visit the store before your interview

Deputy Store Manager, Jim Sandhu says: "I'd suggest visiting your local store to watch the team and its daily running. This type of exercise can help candidates demonstrate their knowledge of the store, and display a sound understanding of how it operates. When applying for my role, I had a chat with the Store Manager, who kindly gave me some of their time, which put me in a very strong position in the interview as I was able to speak knowledgeably about how a store operates and identify some of the main challenges a Deputy Store Manager would face."

• Do some desk research

Kelly Stokes, Recruitment Director at Aldi, says: "We always want to see that applicants have done their homework, as that shows how invested an individual is in joining Aldi. We are currently in an ambitious growth period and are constantly on the lookout for people who are hungry to learn more about us and our ways of working. Candidates who put extra effort in when doing their research put themselves in a great position to start their application and their new career with Aldi."

• Show enthusiasm

Store Manager, Jade Shallow says: "You have to display a willingness to work hard, to be passionate and to be committed to the role. If you can clearly showcase those three areas, then you're not only going to show that you want to give your best at Aldi, but you'll also be in a strong position to get noticed by the hiring manager in the first place."

• About the roles available:

• Job title: Assistant Store Manager

Salary: £33,815 rising in increments to £41,235 in year five.

Job description: For people looking to take their management experience to the next level, Aldi's Assistant Store Managers are responsible for supporting the Store Manager to reach store targets and ensure the team is run efficiently. As well as a starting salary of £33,815, which rises to £41,235 after four years, they'll also enjoy four weeks annual leave, rising to five weeks, and have a real opportunity to progress to Store Manager.

• Job title: Store Assistant

Salary: £10.10 rising to £11.00 per hour.

Job description: Hardworking and enthusiastic candidates are required for Aldi's Store Assistant positions, carrying out responsibilities such as accurate and efficient till operation, stock management and merchandising. Full training will be provided for Store Assistants over a six-week period and roles are available from 15 to 30 hours a week, with a realistic prospect of progression.

Mary Dunn, Regional Managing Director at Aldi, said: "We are really excited about the job creation in Staffordshire and Leicestershire.

Aldi's increased popularity and customer demand for quality products allows us to keep growing and create more and more new employment opportunities across the region.

"Working at Aldi means more than just having a job; we really care about our colleagues, both personally and professionally. On top of our fantastic inclusions, such as the competitive pay and benefits package, Aldi continues to offer a great working environment and real opportunities to progress within the business.

"We take immense pride in supporting the career development of all our colleagues and invest time and resource in them, in order to keep everyone motivated, fully engaged, continuously challenged and importantly, happy."

Applications and more information on all of Aldi's store positions can be found on Aldi's recruitment website HERE.