Aldi is set to pay its store assistants in Yorkshire at least £13 an hour.

The new minimum wage will come into force on September 1, 2025.

This will increase to £13.93 based on length of service.

The new rate exceeds the Real Living Wage of £12.60 set by the Living Wage Foundation in October of last year.

Store assistants are currently paid a minimum of £12.75 an hour nationwide (there is a different rate inside the M25).

Giles Hurley, chief executive officer, Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “Our people are the driving force behind our success across the UK.

“This latest investment in pay is a reflection of their hard work and the incredible contribution they make every single day.

“We’re proud to remain the UK’s highest-paying supermarket and will continue to support our colleagues in every way we can.”

Aldi was named the Employer of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards.

Those interested in applying for jobs at Aldi can visit www.aldirecruitment.co.uk.