Night Replenishment, Supermarket Assistant
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.
Due to working time regulations, applicants must be 18 years or over to apply.
In addition to the pay stated, you will receive a shift premium for hours worked between 22:00 and 06:00. This will be paid at the pay range minimum rate for your role.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will involve a variety of shop-keeping related tasks to keep the operation running efficiently and productively. Responsibilities include:
* 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 for delivery.
* Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and markdowns on items reaching their sell-by dates.
* Supporting the wider shop team with checkout support, managing Click & Collect orders, fulfilling on-demand customer orders, and more.
* Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment with general shopkeeping tasks.
Essential skills/experience you'll need
- Effective communication skills to work well with customers and team members.
Desirable skills/experience
- Experience in a customer-facing role.
- Knowledge and interest in food and drink trends.
- Flexible approach to support the branch as needed.
About The Partnership
We're the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We are committed to building a happier world, fostering innovation, and diversifying our offerings. As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility, contributing to our success and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Important points to note:
Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks. We encourage prompt application as vacancies may close early due to high interest. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance; discuss options with your hiring manager during the interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr