At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver quality Waitrose produce and support the shop team with daily tasks.
- Company: Join the largest employee-owned business in the UK, Waitrose & Partners.
- Benefits: Earn £14.31 per hour, enjoy night premium pay, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of a friendly team while making customers happy.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, hold a valid driving licence, and have great customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 15 £ per hour.
As one of our Customer Delivery Drivers, you'll be bringing the unique blend of quality Waitrose produce and Partner-led service right to our customers' doors. Actively playing out our ethos - passionate Partners serving food lovers. When you're not out on the road, you'll be back at the shop supporting the team with daily tasks like stock replenishment and housekeeping, contributing to the efficient and productive running of the shop in a friendly and welcoming team.
In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £3.75 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements. Due to its nature, you need to be 18-years or older to work in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Checking your delivery routes for the day.
- Loading and preparing your van for deliveries, ensuring all orders are together and can be efficiently delivered directly to customers.
- Ensuring all of the appropriate vehicle safety checks are complete on your van, maintaining full road compliance, health and safety.
- Being an ambassador for the Waitrose brand while on the road with great customer service as your number one priority.
- Helping customers with their shopping and building a rapport with them based on trust and service.
- Supporting the wider shop team when required with general shopkeeping tasks.
Essential skills/experience you'll need
- Full valid B-Category UK manual driving licence with no more than 6-points.
- Great customer service skills.
- Time management skills.
- Able to cope with the physical requirements of the role (e.g. lifting of crates, moving cages).
- Comfortable working independently with the ability to be self-motivated and adaptable.
- IT literate.
Desirable skills/experience you may have
- Previous experience in a driving role and a knowledge of chilled vehicles would be welcomed.
Pay: £14.31 Hourly
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 22.5 hours per week. Monday 13:00-21:15, Friday 13:00-21:15, Saturday 13:45-22:00.
Where You'll Be Working: Ashford (Waitrose & Partners), 1 Sir Bernard Paget Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RT
It's 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'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.
We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
Customer Delivery Driver, Supermarket Assistant in Ashford employer: JLP.
At Waitrose & Partners, we pride ourselves on being the largest employee-owned business in the UK, fostering a culture where every Partner is valued and empowered. Our commitment to work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment ensures that you can thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive pay, including a Night Premium for late shifts, and opportunities for growth within our dynamic team, joining us as a Customer Delivery Driver means becoming part of a passionate community dedicated to exceptional service and quality.
