Supermarket Assistant

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

Job summary

Join John Lewis Partnership as a Supermarket Assistant, where you'll enhance customer experiences with excellent service and a passion for food. This part-time role includes responsibilities like stock replenishment and fulfilling online orders, contributing to a welcoming shopping environment.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills for teamwork and customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment - ensuring shelves remain full and products are in the right place.
• Fulfilling online customer orders for delivery.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment - ensuring shelves remain full and products are in the right place at the right time.
• Fulfilling online customer orders for delivery.
• Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and markdowns.
• Supporting the wider shop team with checkout, Click & Collect, and on-demand orders.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• Effective communication skills for teamwork and customer interactions.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Knowledge and interest in food and drink trends.
• Flexible approach to support the branch.

Various part-time shifts available, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

The partnership

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re driven by our purpose to build a happier world and are committed to innovation, diversity, and inclusive growth.

As Partners, we share ownership, responsibility, and success, working together with kindness, respect, and a sense of belonging. We believe in embracing differences and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Important points to note:

• Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks.
• Apply early as vacancies may close if filled quickly.
• We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance; discuss options with your hiring manager.