Night Replenishment, Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose & Partners; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned retailer as a Supermarket Assistant at John Lewis Partnership. In this part-time role, you'll ensure customer satisfaction by managing stock and online orders during night shifts. We're looking for individuals with strong communication skills and a passion for food, contributing to a vibrant and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Communication skills to enable you to work effectively as part of a team and with our customers.

Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment - ensuring shelves remain full and products are in the right place.
• Fulfilling online customer orders ready for delivery.
• Reducing wastage by following product due diligence.

Skills

Communication

Job description

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

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

• 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 ready for our drivers to deliver their shopping direct to their doors.
• Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and markdowns to those reaching their sell by dates.
• Working with the wider shop team to support when needed including; checkout support, managing Click & Collect orders, fulfilling on-demand customer orders and more.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment with general shopkeeping tasks.

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• Communication skills to enable you to work effectively as part of a team and with our customers.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Experience of working in a customer facing role is welcomed.
• Up to date knowledge and strong interest in food and drink trends.
• Flexible approach to ensure the support of the whole branch.

Part time (22.5 hours per week) working 22:00-06:00 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The partnership

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and 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. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

We’re focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.

As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility, contributing to our success and working together through good and challenging times, always treating everyone with kindness and respect.

We embrace our differences and create an environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves, growing individually and collectively.

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

Important points to note:

• Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks. If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information during recruitment. Please complete any vetting documents promptly to avoid delays. DBS checks will be carried out by a registered third-party body, and financial probity checks may also be required for some roles.
• We recommend applying promptly as vacancies can close early if we receive many applications.
• We support flexible working arrangements to promote a good work-life balance, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Discuss these options with the hiring manager during your interview.