Supermarket Assistant

John Lewis Partnership; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Un poste d'Assistant de Supermarché dans une entreprise de vente au détail réputée requiert des personnes motivées pour aider à fournir un service de qualité. Le rôle implique la gestion des stocks et la préparation des commandes, en maintenant un environnement de travail sûr et propre, et requiert d'excellentes compétences en communication. Rejoignez une équipe qui valorise le travail collaboratif et le service à la clientèle.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Compétences en communication pour travailler efficacement en équipe et avec les clients.

Responsibilities

• Gestion des stocks pour s'assurer que les rayons sont pleins.
• Préparation des commandes en ligne pour la livraison.
• Réduction des déchets par un suivi rigoureux des produits.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will involve a variety of shop-keeping related tasks to keep the operation running efficiently and productively. Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Supporting the wider shop team when needed, including checkout support, managing Click & Collect orders, fulfilling on-demand customer orders, and more.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment with general shopkeeping tasks.

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• Communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with 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 support the whole branch.

About The Partnership

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home of John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees; we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

We focus on being brilliant at retail, innovating, adapting, and diversifying. We’re committed to 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, with kindness and respect.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive, 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. You’ll be informed and provided with details during recruitment. DBS checks will be conducted by a registered third-party body, and financial probity checks may also be required.

Apply promptly, as vacancies can close early due to high demand.

We support flexible working to promote work-life balance, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Discuss this with the hiring manager during your interview.