Night Replenishment, Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose & Partners; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supermarket as a supermarket assistant, where you'll deliver excellent customer service and maintain high standards on the shop floor. You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including staff discounts and subsidized meals, while being part of the UK's largest employee-owned business.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Subsidized meals

Discounts at local restaurants

Subsidized learning opportunities

Access to Partnership hotels

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or over to apply.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and adhere to hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise and serve customers.
• Stock and replenish products.
• Handle cash and card transactions.

Skills

Customer interaction

Knowledge of food and drink trends

Pride in work

High standards

Job description

About the role

To deliver the best possible service and availability through excellent customer interaction and processes; demonstrating flexibility to meet the needs of the customer and the business.

Note: Due to working time regulations, applicants must be 18 years or over to apply. In addition to the stated pay, you will receive a shift premium for hours worked between 22:00 and 06:00, paid at the pay range minimum rate for your role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Waitrose & Partners is committed to providing enriched experiences for our people and customers. We aim to ensure you enjoy your work, share your passion for food, and are rewarded for your contributions. We seek someone who stays informed on food and drink trends, knows our products, takes pride in their work, maintains high standards, and ensures the shop floor is prepared for customers. Whether shopping for a healthy lunch, fresh produce, weekly groceries, or a special occasion, we want every customer to enjoy their shopping experience confidently.

Job Requirements:

The supermarket assistant role involves advising and serving customers, stocking and replenishing products, maintaining cleanliness, and handling cash and card transactions according to procedures. Partners may work in any area of the branch to support the team and are expected to adhere to business dress and hygiene standards.

Additional Information:

As a Partner, you will benefit from our comprehensive benefits package, including staff discounts, subsidized meals, discounts at local restaurants, subsidized learning opportunities, access to Partnership hotels, and more.

Application Considerations:

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

About The Partnership

We are the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. Our purpose is to build a happier world, and we are focused on retail excellence through innovation and diversification. We are committed to being brilliant at retail, offering price, quality, and service excellence, and passionately serving our customers.

As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility for our success. We foster a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusivity, encouraging everyone to be themselves and thrive. We believe in growing individually and collectively, making a difference together.

Important Points to Note:

Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks, which will be communicated during recruitment. We encourage prompt completion of any vetting documentation to avoid delays. DBS checks will be conducted by a registered third-party body, and financial probity checks may also be necessary for certain roles.

We support flexible working arrangements, such as flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Discuss these options with the hiring manager during your interview.