Customer Delivery Driver, Supermarket Assistant

John Lewis Partnership; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned business as a delivery driver with Waitrose & Partners. You will be the friendly face serving customers directly, specializing in quality delivery and exceptional customer service. This role offers variable part-time hours, requiring flexibility during weekends and holidays, and includes attractive benefits such as staff discounts.

Benefits

Free on-shift meals during October-December

Staff discount

Subsidised food

Discounts in local restaurants

Subsidised learning

Access to Partnership hotels

Qualifications

• Full valid UK manual driving licence with no more than six points.
• Must be 18 years or over.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Waitrose quality and service directly to customers' doors.
• Assist in-store with stock control and cashiering.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Health & Safety Understanding

Job description

Apply on JLP Jobs - the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners.

About the role

This is a key front-line role. You will represent us with every customer you meet, shaping their impression of Waitrose & Partners. The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach, use their initiative to handle unexpected situations, and be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Note: Applicants must be 18 years or over due to the handling of age-restricted items.

You will be the friendly face of our business—delivering Waitrose quality and service directly to customers' doors. When not delivering, you may assist in-store with stock control and cashiering, which could involve lifting heavy products.

This role requires a good understanding of health & safety, excellent driving skills, and the ability to adapt to various tasks. A driving assessment will be part of the application process.

Essential experience, skills, and qualifications:

• A full valid UK manual driving licence with no more than six points.
• Must be 18 years or over.

Part of the application will include a licence and security check to verify suitability.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Previous experience in a driving role.
• Knowledge of chilled vehicles.

Additional information:

• Free on-shift meals in the Partner Dining room (October-December only).
• Benefits include staff discount, subsidised food, discounts in local restaurants, subsidised learning, access to Partnership hotels, and more.

Application tips:

• Apply early as roles may close quickly due to high application volume.
• Print the job description if needed for reference.

Part-time hours vary across seven days, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The partnership

We are the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. As Partners, we share ownership, responsibility, and rewards, working together to build a better future, embracing diversity, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity assessments, with information provided during recruitment. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.