ABOUT THE ROLE As a Supermarket Assistant, you'll help our difference be felt by our customers on every visit, providing the Partner-led service and passion for food that our competitors can't compete with - passionate Partners serving food lovers!
Your drive to go the extra mile will make all the difference to the impression our customers have about the Waitrose brand and keep them returning again and again by earning their trust and loyalty for a lifetime. If you join us from 5th October, in addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £3.50 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
* Stock replenishment - ensuring our shelves remain as full as possible and products are in the right place at the right time for our customers.
* Fulfilling online customer orders ready for our drivers to deliver their shopping direct to their doors.
* Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and markdowns to those reaching their sell by dates.
* Working with the wider shop team to support when needed including; checkout support, managing Click & Collect orders, fulfilling on-demand customer orders and more.
* Maintain a safe and tidy working environment with general shopkeeping tasks.
Essential skills/experience you'll need
* Communication skills to enable you to work effectively as part of a team and with our customers.
Desirable skills/experience you may have
* Experience of working in a customer facing role is welcomed.
* Up to date knowledge and strong interest in food and drink trends.
* Flexible approach to ensure the support of the whole branch.
Closing Date: October 4, 2025
Pay: £12.40 Hourly
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours of Work: Part-time role of 5 hours per week on Saturdays and Sundays. 05:45 - 23:45 (for those aged 18+) or 06:00 - 22:00 (for those under 18).
Job Level: Partnership Level 10
Where You'll Be Working: Storrington (Waitrose & Partners), Old Mill Square, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 4NQ
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP
We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world.
We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.
Important points to note:
It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays.
We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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