John Lewis Partnership
Supermarket Assistant
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Supermarket Assistant
Supermarket Assistant – Waitrose & Partners (Harrogate)
About the Role
As a Supermarket Assistant, you’ll help us deliver an unmatched difference for our customers—ensuring every visit is positive through a partner-led service and passion for food that competitors can’t match. Your commitment to going the extra mile will shape how customers remember the #Waitrose brand, earning their loyalty for life.
In addition to your base pay, working shifts between 22:00–06:00 attract a Night Premium of £3.75 per hour. This also applies to current Partners enrolled in the Enhanced Hours Premium scheme.
Key Responsibilities
As a Supermarket Assistant, your role ensures smooth shop operations and exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include:
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Stock Replenishment
- Ensuring shelves remain fully stocked, products are in the correct locations, and stock arrives in line with customer demand.
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Online Order Fulfillment
- Preparing online customer orders for same-day delivery by our drivers, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
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Waste Reduction
- Following guidelines for product due diligence, markdowns, and selling perishables approaching expiry dates to cut waste.
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Team Support
- Assisting the wider team with tasks such as:
- Checkout support
- Click & Collect order management
- On-demand customer orders and other operational needs
- Assisting the wider team with tasks such as:
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- Maintaining a Safe and Organised Work Environment
- Keeping the store clean, tidy, and functional for customers and staff.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with customers.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience in a customer-facing role (advantageous).
- Up-to-date knowledge and a passionate interest in food and drink trends.
- A flexible approach, prepared to support the entire branch based on operational needs.
About the Partnership
The John Lewis Partnership is the UK’s largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose & Partners. We think employees aren’t just workers—they’re Partners, united by a shared purpose:
"Build a happier world."
Why This Strives to Be Special
- Purpose-driven: We’re focused on making retail brilliance through innovation, diversification, and passion.
- No one is undersold: At John Lewis, we lead in price, quality, and service. At Waitrose, we’re all about passionately serving food lovers.
- Ownership culture: Every Partner takes responsibility—both for rewards and challenges. Our values guide us to treat everyone with kindness, embrace diversity, and foster environments where people can THRIVE.
- Growth and collaboration: Together, we make the difference. Individually, we grow.
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Important Points
- Pre-employment vetting applies (e.g., DBS checks). You’ll be informed if needed and asked to act quickly to avoid delays.
- Some roles may require financial probity checks.
- Apply early! Vacancies may close quickly due to high interest.
- Flexible working: We encourage balanced work-life harmony—discuss options with the hiring manager during interviews.
Collective Ownership
As Partners, we’re co-owners of a unique business culture where employees drive its success. That collective role leads to shared rewards—and a platform for owning the Partnership’s future as much as its present.
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Job Details
- Salary: £13.00/hour (Earns £13.25 after 90 days).
- Location: Waitrose & Partners Harrogate – 92 Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1HD.
- Contract Type: Permanent.
- Hours of Work: Part-time, varied (12 hours across seven days, including evenings and weekends).
- Closing Date: July 7, 2026.
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