Customer Delivery Driver, Supermarket Assistant
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About The Role
As one of our Customer Delivery Drivers, you’ll be delivering 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 on the road, you’ll be back at the shop supporting the team with daily tasks like stock replenishment and housekeeping. Your work will help run the shop efficiently and productively in a friendly, welcoming environment. The role is open to candidates who are 18 years or older.
Key Responsibilities
* Check your delivery routes for the day.
* Load and prepare your van for deliveries, ensuring all orders are grouped correctly and can be delivered efficiently.
* Complete all necessary vehicle safety checks, maintaining full road compliance, health and safety standards.
* Be an ambassador for the Waitrose brand while on the road, prioritising excellent customer service.
* Help customers with their shopping and build rapport based on trust and service.
* Support the wider shop team with general shop‑keeping tasks when required.
Essential skills/experience you’ll need
* Full valid UK B‑Category manual driving licence with no more than six points.
* Great customer service skills.
* Time‑management skills.
* Able to cope with the physical requirements (e.g., lifting crates, moving cages).
* Comfortable working independently with self‑motivation and adaptability.
* IT literate.
Desirable skills/experience you may have
* Previous driving role experience and knowledge of chilled vehicle handling.
About The Partnership
We’re the largest employee‑owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. We focus on brilliance in retail, continuous innovation, and a culture of kindness and respect.
Important points to note
* Some roles require pre‑employment vetting, including DBS checks. We’ll inform you during the recruitment process.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications – apply early to increase your chances.
* We support flexible working where possible: flexible hours, job sharing, or shorter contract hours.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Retail
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