AN Aldi worker in Darlington is celebrating a work anniversary milestone this month after working at the supermarket for 25 years.

Mark Thompson, logistics manager at the supermarket‘s regional distribution centre (RDC) in Darlington, first joined the supermarket in 1996.

Starting off as a stock sssistant at the Whitehaven store, Mark went on to work at several other Aldi stores over the years, progressing to store manager before moving into an RDC position back in 2014.

During his time at Aldi, Mark has taken part in a range of fundraising activities, including walking the length of Hadrian’s Wall and taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge to help raise money for Aldi’s dedicated charity, Teenage Cancer Trust.

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Speaking about his long service, Mark said: “It has been a privilege to work at Aldi for 25 years. No day is ever the same, and each brings with it new and exciting challenges. I’ve worked with a few different teams over the years, all of which have made Aldi such an enjoyable place to work.”

When asked about his favourite products at Aldi, Mark said: “Without a doubt, it has got to be the Veuve Monsigny Champagne – it’s a favourite of mine. Plus, I love the variety of Specialbuys we get in because who doesnt love a bargain!”

Sandy Mitchell, regional managing director at Aldi UK said: “Without the hard work and dedication of our colleagues, we wouldn’t be able to provide customers with the excellent and efficient service we’ve become known for.

“Colleagues like Mark are the cornerstone of our business and I thank him for his continued dedication throughout the last 25 years.”

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