Supermarket Assistant – Christmas

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

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in North Walsham is looking for a Supermarket Assistant. You'll assist customers, handle stock replenishment, and fulfill online orders. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for food. Join a company that values its partners and promotes a supportive work environment. This is a temporary part-time position offering competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shelves are full and products are in the right place.
• Fulfill online customer orders for delivery.
• Reduce wastage by marking down nearing sell-by items.
• Collaborate with shop team for various duties.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

As a Supermarket Assistant, you\'ll help our customers feel valued on every visit, delivering Partner-led service and a passion for food that sets Waitrose apart. Your commitment to going the extra mile helps build trust and loyalty to the Waitrose brand. Night premium applies for any time worked between 22:00 and 06:00 at £3.50 per hour, including existing Partners on Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment — ensure shelves are full and products are in the right place for customers.
• Fulfilling online customer orders for driver delivery to customers\' doors.
• Reduce wastage by following product due diligence and applying markdowns to items nearing their sell-by dates.
• Collaborate with the wider shop team to support checkout, Click & Collect, on-demand orders, and other duties as needed.
• Maintain 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 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.

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Closing Date: October 13, 2025

Pay: £12.40 Hourly

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours of Work: Varied hours of part-time work across seven days, between 04:00 and 11:00

Job Level: Partnership Level 10

Where You\'ll Be Working: North Walsham (Waitrose & Partners), Cromer Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0NB

About the Partnership

We\’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, 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 as we look to the future.

We\’re focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate and adapt, and we are committed to never knowingly undersold on price, quality, and service in John Lewis and to passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners, we share ownership and contribute to our success, working together through good and challenging times with kindness and respect.

We all own making the Partnership a place we belong. We embrace our differences and create an environment where we\’re free to be ourselves and thrive, both individually and collectively.

As Partners, we make all the difference. And we all own it.

Important points to note:

Some roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks). If required, you\’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process. DBS checks may be carried out by a third-party registered body, and financial probity checks may be required for some roles.

Vacancies can close early if there is high demand. We support flexible working when possible, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter hour contracts. Please discuss this with the hiring manager during your interview.