Supermarket Assistant

ENGINEERINGUK; Yateley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Supermarket Assistant to enhance customer experience and support various shopkeeping tasks. The role involves stock replenishment, fulfilling orders, and maintaining a tidy environment. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills and a passion for customer service.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills for teamwork and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment to keep shelves full and products correctly placed.
• Fulfilling online customer orders for delivery.
• Reducing wastage through product diligence and markdowns on nearing expiry items.
• Supporting the wider shop team with checkout, Click & Collect, and on-demand orders.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

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About the role

As a Supermarket Assistant, you'll help make a difference for our customers on every visit by providing the Partner-led service and passion for food that set us apart. Your enthusiasm and dedication will enhance the customer experience, fostering trust and loyalty to the Waitrose brand.

Key Responsibilities

Your role involves various shopkeeping tasks to ensure smooth operation, including:

• Stock replenishment to keep shelves full and products correctly placed.
• Fulfilling online customer orders for delivery.
• Reducing wastage through product diligence and markdowns on nearing expiry items.
• 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 interaction.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Interest and knowledge of current food and drink trends.
• Flexibility to support various branch needs.

About The Partnership

We are the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. As Partners, we share ownership, responsibility, and rewards, working together to build a better, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our focus remains on retail excellence, innovation, and serving food lovers passionately.

Important points to note

Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks, which will be communicated during recruitment. We encourage prompt application as vacancies may close early due to high interest. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance; discuss options with the hiring manager during your interview.

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