Cork to count for 150 of Aldi's 600 new jobs

151 of the new roles will be located in County Cork as the company also increases wages

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar pictured with Aldi Ireland’s Group Managing Director Niall O'Connor at their new corporate office in Naas, Co Kildare. Picture: Maxwells

Supermarket chain Aldi said it plans to hire 600 new workers this year as part of its three-year programme to open 30 new stores by 2024.

The company made the announcement as they officially opened new corporate offices in Kildare that will accommodate the firm's national buying and marketing teams.