At a Glance
- Tasks: Help keep our shelves stocked and assist with online orders for customers.
- Company: Join Waitrose, the UK's largest employee-owned business, where you're more than just an employee.
- Benefits: Earn £13.00 per hour, plus a night premium of £3.75 for late shifts.
- Other info: Flexible hours available, perfect for students looking to balance work and study.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on customer experiences while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and a passion for food are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
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.
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 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.
Closing Date: August 24, 2026
Pay: £13.00 (£13.25 After 90 days)
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours of Work: Varied hours of part time work (22.5 hours per week) across seven days to include late finishes and weekends between the hours of 23:00 - 07:00
Job Level: Partnership Level 10
Where You’ll Be Working: Chipping Sodbury (Waitrose & Partners), Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, BS37 6AU
Important points to note: 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.
Night Replenishment, Supermarket Assistant 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. Located in Chipping Sodbury, our commitment to work-life balance and flexible working arrangements ensures that you can thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive pay, including a Night Premium, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment, joining us means becoming part of a community dedicated to excellence in service and food passion.
