Asda jobs in 2026 come with a higher hourly rate than a year ago. From 5 July 2026 Asda’s store colleagues earn £13.10 an hour outside the M25 and £14.35 inside it, after a pay award announced in March that Asda said was worth £80 million.
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Asda’s 2025 annual report says the business has over 135,000 colleagues across 1,200 stores and food service outlets, 30 depots, hubs and consolidation centres, and three home offices. Around 115,000 people work in stores, and the distribution network employs about 11,700 colleagues and runs some 1,200 vehicles. Entry-level roles include service colleagues, online grocery pickers, customer delivery drivers and warehouse colleagues.
To see which Asda vacancies are open in your area, use the button below. It leads to Asda’s official careers site, where applications are made online and free of charge.
Why Asda jobs are worth considering in 2026
The 2026 pay award came in two steps: a rise to £12.71 outside the M25 and £13.93 inside it from 1 April, followed by £13.10 and £14.35 from 5 July. Asda said around 110,000 hourly-paid colleagues in Asda stores and Asda Express received the increase.
The business also covers a wide range of store formats, from supercentres and superstores to Asda Express convenience stores, petrol filling stations and online. The type of job and the shift pattern vary by format, so it is worth comparing nearby stores.
The most common roles at Asda
Asda’s careers site groups jobs by department, including in-store, customer delivery and warehouse and logistics. These are the entry-level roles that come up most often.
| Role | Where | What the job involves |
|---|---|---|
| Service Colleague | Supercentres, superstores and supermarkets | Serving customers, working on checkouts and keeping shelves stocked |
| Online Service Colleague | Stores with home shopping | Picking and packing customers’ online grocery orders |
| Customer Delivery Driver | Stores with home shopping | Delivering online orders to customers’ homes in an Asda van |
| Warehouse Colleague | Depots run by Asda Logistics Services | Picking, loading and moving stock for stores, often using equipment |
| HGV Driver | Depots | Delivering stock from depots to stores, with the licence category set out in the advert |
Requirements for Asda roles
Customer delivery driver adverts ask for a valid UK driving licence, full or automatic, held for at least 12 months with no more than six penalty points. Warehouse adverts state that you must be at least 18 to operate equipment safely.
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Asda does not publish a single minimum age for store roles, so read each advert carefully. Every applicant needs the right to work in the UK, and successful candidates complete pre-employment checks before starting.
How to apply for Asda jobs step by step
Asda sets out its hiring process on asda.jobs. For store, delivery and warehouse roles it usually follows these steps.
- Search the Asda jobs page by job title and location, choosing a distance from 5 to 50 miles.
- Open the advert and check the store or depot, the contracted hours and the shift times.
- Apply online, upload your CV and complete all the details requested.
- Record a short video interview if the role asks for one; the clips are only a few minutes long.
- Complete the online assessment if it is part of the role.
- Wait for an update, which Asda says to expect within 10 days.
The Asda selection process
After the application stage, candidates meet a hiring manager. Asda describes the main steps and target times as follows.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Interview | With a hiring manager, in person or by video, about Asda’s values and the key skills for the role, usually 1 to 2 weeks after the closing date |
| Assessment centre (some roles) | One or two stages, explained in advance |
| Feedback | Asda aims to give feedback within one week of the interview |
| Offer and contract | An offer letter, pre-employment checks and a contract Asda aims to send within 48 hours |
| Onboarding | The Flying Start learning module in the first month and a site tour in the first week |
Asda pay in 2026
These are the hourly rates for store colleagues reported when Asda announced its 2026 pay award on 24 March 2026. The earlier rates had been set in October 2025.
| Store location | Until March 2026 | From 1 April 2026 | From 5 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside the M25 | £12.60 | £12.71 | £13.10 |
| Inside the M25 | £13.82 | £13.93 | £14.35 |
Warehouse and driving roles are paid on separate rates, and Asda negotiates with the GMB, URTU and Unite unions for hourly paid colleagues in its distribution and logistics business. Each advert shows the rate for that role.
Benefits Asda lists for colleagues
Asda’s rewards page lists 15% off at Asda stores, including groceries and George, all year round, plus 10% off Asda pet insurance, tyres and travel insurance and 20% off Asda Mobile bundles. There is a pension that both you and Asda pay into, and life assurance.
For health, colleagues get a free 24/7 online GP service for themselves, their partner and children, eight free physiotherapy sessions a year and free eye tests at Asda opticians. Asda also offers the option to stream earned pay and a cycle to work scheme.
Where Asda is hiring
Store vacancies are advertised for individual supercentres, superstores, supermarkets and Express stores, so searching by postcode is the quickest way to find roles nearby. The logistics network has two hubs and two deconsolidation centres serving 26 depots across the UK, which is where most warehouse and HGV vacancies appear.
Home shopping roles are linked to stores that send out online orders. Asda’s annual report says it makes around 716,000 online order deliveries a week with a home shopping fleet of 3,140 vans.
CV and interview tips
Asda asks for a CV, so make sure yours lists your availability, any customer service or warehouse experience and, for driving roles, your licence type and points. Keep it short and specific.
The interview focuses on Asda’s values and the key skills for the role. Prepare examples of helping a customer, working as part of a team and handling a busy shift, and practise the video interview beforehand as Asda suggests.
Common mistakes when applying
People often leave parts of the application incomplete, skip the video interview or apply for warehouse roles before turning 18. Delays also happen when supporting documents are not sent quickly after an offer, which Asda says can hold up the contract.
How to spot fake Asda job offers
Genuine Asda vacancies are listed on asda.jobs and applications go through Asda’s own online system. Be cautious of messages on WhatsApp, Telegram or social media offering an Asda job without an application or interview.
No genuine Asda recruiter will ask you to pay for a job, training or uniform. If something feels wrong, search for the role on the official careers site and do not share bank details until you have a real offer through Asda’s process.
Frequently asked questions about Asda jobs
How much does Asda pay per hour in 2026?
From 5 July 2026, Asda store colleagues earn £13.10 an hour outside the M25 and £14.35 inside it. This followed a first rise on 1 April 2026 to £12.71 and £13.93.
How long does Asda take to reply to an application?
Asda says to expect an update within 10 days, and interviews usually take place one to two weeks after the closing date. Asda then aims to give feedback within one week of your interview.
Does Asda use video interviews?
Some roles include a short video interview at the application stage. The clips are only a few minutes long, and Asda recommends practising first.
What do I need to be an Asda delivery driver?
Adverts ask for a full or automatic UK driving licence held for at least 12 months, with no more than six penalty points. Check each advert for the shift times and the store you would deliver from.
What staff discount does Asda give?
Asda’s rewards page lists 15% off at Asda stores, including groceries and George, all year round. Colleagues also get 10% off Asda pet insurance, tyres and travel insurance, and 20% off Asda Mobile bundles.
Is there a minimum age for Asda warehouse jobs?
Yes. Asda’s warehouse adverts say you must be at least 18 to operate equipment safely.
Sources
- Asda (Bellis Finco plc): Annual Report and Financial Statements 2025
- Personnel Today: Asda rolls out second pay rise of 2026 (6 July 2026)
- Retail Gazette: Asda raises hourly pay to £13.10 (24 March 2026)
- Asda Careers: hiring process
- Asda Careers: rewards and benefits
