Supermarket Assistant – Christmas

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

Job summary

A leading retail partnership in Menai Bridge is looking for a Supermarket Assistant to provide exceptional service to customers. Responsibilities include stock replenishment, fulfilling online orders, and maintaining store organization. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and some experience in customer service. This is a temporary part-time role with varied hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or over to apply.
• Experience in a customer-facing role is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment to keep shelves full.
• Fulfilling online customer orders.
• Reducing wastage through appropriate product management.
• Supporting checkout and Click & Collect operations.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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. If you join us from 5th October, in addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £3.50 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Essential skills/experience you\'ll need

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

To learn more about this role, please note that some details are subject to pre-employment vetting as part of the recruitment process.

Closing Date: September 20, 2025

Pay: £12.40 Hourly

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours of Work: Varied hours of part-time work across seven days to include late finishes, evenings and weekends.

Job Level: Partnership Level 10

Where You\'ll Be Working: Menai Bridge (Waitrose & Partners), Mona Road, Menai Bridge, Isle of Anglesey, LL59 5EA

About the Partnership

We\u2019re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We\u2019re not just employees, we\u2019re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. We\u2019re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail, innovating, adapting and diversifying while upholding our values of customer service and fairness. We all share ownership and responsibility as Partners, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and feel they belong.

Important notes

It\u2019s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you\u2019ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process. DBS checks may be carried out by a third-party, and financial probity checks may be required for some roles. We encourage you to apply promptly as vacancies can close early if there are many applicants. We support flexible working where possible, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts; please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.