Customer Delivery Driver, Supermarket Assistant
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About the Role
As one of our Customer Delivery Drivers, you’ll be bringing the unique blend of quality Waitrose produce and partner‑led service right to our customers’ doors. You’ll play an active role in our ethos—passionate partners serving food lovers. When you’re not out on the road, you’ll be back at the shop supporting the team with daily tasks such as stock replenishment and housekeeping, contributing to the efficient and productive running of the shop in a friendly and welcoming team environment. Due to the nature of the role, you need to be 18 years or older.
Key Responsibilities
* Check your delivery routes for the day.
* Load and prepare your van for deliveries, ensuring all orders are together and can be efficiently delivered directly to customers.
* Ensure all of the appropriate vehicle safety checks are complete on your van, maintaining full road compliance, health and safety.
* Be an ambassador for the Waitrose brand while on the road, delivering great customer service as your priority.
* Help customers with their shopping and build a rapport with them based on trust and service.
* Support the wider shop team when required with general shop‑keeping tasks.
Essential Skills/Experience
* Full valid B‑Category UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points.
* Great customer service skills.
* Time‑management skills.
* Ability to cope with the physical requirements of the role (e.g. lifting crates, moving cages).
* Comfortable working independently with the ability to be self‑motivated and adaptable.
* IT literate.
Desirable Skills/Experience
* Previous experience in a driving role and knowledge of chilled vehicles would be welcomed.
About the Partnership
We’re the largest employee‑owned business in the UK and the 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.
Important Points to Note
* Some 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 during the recruitment process.
* We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend you apply early.
* We support flexible working, which might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts where possible.
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