Supermarket Assistant

ENGINEERINGUK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Supermarket Assistant to enhance customer experience through exceptional service. The role involves stock replenishment, fulfilling online orders, and maintaining a tidy shop environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills for teamwork and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment: ensuring shelves are full and products are correctly placed.
• Fulfilling online customer orders for delivery.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy shop environment.

Skills

Communication

Job description

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View more categories View less categories Sector Retail and Wholesale Role Assistant Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

About the role

As a Supermarket Assistant, you'll help make a difference to our customers on every visit by providing the Partner-led service and passion for food that sets us apart. Your dedication to going the extra mile will influence customers' perception of the Waitrose brand, fostering trust and loyalty that lasts a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment: ensuring shelves are full and products are correctly placed for customers.
• Fulfilling online customer orders for delivery.
• Reducing wastage through product diligence and markdowns on nearing expiry items.
• Supporting the shop team with checkout support, managing Click & Collect, fulfilling on-demand orders, and more.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy shop environment with general shopkeeping tasks.

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• Effective communication skills for teamwork and customer interaction.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Interest and knowledge of food and drink trends.
• Flexible approach to support the branch.

About The Partnership

We are the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. We innovate, adapt, and diversify to excel in retail, maintaining our commitment to price, quality, and service.

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, embracing differences and growing both individually and collectively. As Partners, we make a difference—owning our roles and responsibilities.

Important points to note:

• Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks, with information provided during recruitment.
• Applying early is advised as vacancies may close quickly.
• We support flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Discuss these options with the hiring manager during your interview.

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