Night Replenishment, Supermarket Assistant

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 cannot 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.

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

• Stock replenishment – ensuring shelves remain full and products are in the right place at the right time for customers.
• Fulfilling online customer orders ready for drivers to deliver.
• Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and markdowns for items nearing sell‑by dates.
• Working with the wider shop team to support whenever needed, including checkout support, managing Click & Collect orders, fulfilling on‑demand customer orders and more.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment with general shop‑keeping tasks.

• Communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with customers.

• Experience in a customer‑facing role.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge and strong interest in food and drink trends.
• Flexible approach to support the whole branch.

Full‑time (37.5 hours per week) between the hours of 20:30–07:30 across seven days, including weekends.

Some roles are subject to pre‑employment vetting, which may include DBS checks and financial probity checks. If required, you will be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process.

We recommend applying early if you receive many applications. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability, please contact us as soon as possible.

We want all partners to have a good work‑life balance and support flexible working, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter hour contracts where possible.