Night Replenishment, Supermarket Assistant - Christmas

John Lewis Partnership; Harborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned business in the UK is seeking a Supermarket Assistant in Market Harborough. The role includes stocking shelves, fulfilling customer orders, and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and an interest in food trends. This is a part-time, temporary position offering £12.40 per hour, with varied hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills to work in a team and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shelves are stocked and products are correctly placed.
• Fulfill online customer orders for delivery.
• Reduce wastage by following product due diligence.
• Support wider shop team as needed.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

As a Supermarket Assistant, you'll help our customers feel welcomed on every visit, delivering the Partner-led service and passion for food that Waitrose stands for. Your drive to go the extra mile will shape the impression customers have of the Waitrose brand and encourage loyalty.

Note: If you join us from 5 October, any time worked between 22:00 and 06:00 will attract a Night Premium of £3.50 per hour, applicable to existing Partners enrolled on Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

Due to working time regulations, applicants must be 18 years or over to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment – ensuring shelves are full and products are correctly placed for customers.
• Fulfilling online customer orders for delivery to customers’ doors.
• Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and applying markdowns for items nearing sell-by dates.
• Working with the wider shop team to support when needed, including checkout support, managing Click & Collect orders, fulfilling on-demand orders, and more.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment with general shopkeeping tasks.

Essential skills/experience

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

Desirable skills/experience

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

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Role Details

• Closing Date: September 30, 2025
• Pay: £12.40 Hourly
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Hours of Work: Varied hours of part time (21 hours) across seven days including weekends
• Job Level: Partnership Level 10
• Where You'll Be Working: Market Harborough (Waitrose & Partners), Springfield Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8BD

About 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 Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.

We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

Important notes

Some roles may require pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks). If required, you’ll be informed during recruitment and encouraged to complete any vetting documents promptly. Any DBS checks will be carried out by a third-party body and financial probity checks may also be required for some roles.

Vacancies can close early if there is a high number of applicants. We support flexible working where possible, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter hour contracts. Please discuss this with the hiring manager during your interview.