Supermarket Assistant reference: R-184344

Are you passionate about food and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service? This Supermarket Assistant role at Waitrose & Partners presents a fantastic opportunity to join an employee-owned business renowned for its commitment to quality and its unique "Partner-led" service. If you're driven to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic retail environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Customer-Centric Impact: You'll be at the forefront of the Waitrose customer experience, directly contributing to the brand's reputation for passion and quality. Your efforts in providing outstanding service will build customer trust and loyalty.
• Be a Partner, Not Just an Employee: As part of the John Lewis Partnership, you'll become a co-owner. This means sharing in the responsibilities, rewards, and successes of the UK's largest employee-owned business. This unique ownership model fosters a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose.
• Career Development and Flexibility: The role offers varied part-time hours across seven days, catering to early starts, late finishes, evenings, and weekends. The Partnership also actively supports flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed further to enhance your work-life balance.
• Attractive Premiums: For those joining from October 5th (or employed before October 4th, 2025), there's an opportunity to benefit from a Night Premium of £3.50 per hour for time worked between 22:00 and 06:00, depending on enrollment in Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements. This can significantly boost your earnings.
• Continuous Learning and Growth: The Partnership encourages individual growth and development. Your role will provide opportunities to learn about food trends and refine your skills in a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities to Excel In:

Beyond delivering excellent service, your day-to-day will involve a range of essential shopkeeping tasks:

• Stock Management: Ensuring shelves are always well-stocked and products are presented perfectly for customers.
• Online Order Fulfillment: Accurately picking and packing online orders for delivery drivers.
• Wastage Reduction: Implementing due diligence and markdown procedures for products nearing their sell-by dates.
• Team Collaboration: Supporting colleagues with various tasks, including checkout assistance, managing Click & Collect, and fulfilling on-demand orders.
• Maintaining Standards: Upholding a clean, safe, and tidy working environment.

What to Bring to the Role:

• Essential: Strong communication skills are vital for effective teamwork and customer interaction.
• Desirable: Previous customer-facing experience, a keen interest in food and drink trends, and a flexible attitude to support branch needs will make you a standout candidate.

A Note on Next Steps:

This role has a closing date of September 14, 2025. Given the potential for early closure due to high applicant numbers, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible. Please be aware that some roles may be subject to pre-employment vetting, including potential DBS checks, which will be clearly communicated during the recruitment process.

This Supermarket Assistant position offers more than just a job; it's an invitation to become part of a unique, employee-owned community that values its people and their contributions. If you're looking to build a career where your hard work is recognized and rewarded, and where you can genuinely make a difference, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.