Supermarket Assistant, Various East London Branches

John Lewis Partnership

. Provide Partner-led service and passion for food to Waitrose customers .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication skills and a flexible approach to support branch operations while maintaining a safe and efficient shop environment. Possesses up-to-date knowledge of food and drink trends to enhance customer service and fulfill orders effectively.

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Customer-Facing ExperienceCommunication SkillsFood and Drink Trends KnowledgeFlexible AvailabilityTeam Collaboration

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Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationFlexible Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS CheckFinancial Probity Check

Industry Keywords

Partner-Led ServiceStock ReplenishmentCheckout OperationsClick & Collect ManagementOn-Demand Order FulfillmentWastage ReductionShop Environment Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Partner-led service and passion for food to Waitrose customers
Replenish stock and keep shelves full and products correctly placed
Fulfil online customer orders for delivery
Reduce wastage through product due diligence and markdowns
Support checkout operations
Manage Click & Collect orders
Fulfil on-demand customer orders
Maintain a safe, tidy, and efficient shop environment
Work with the wider shop team to support branch operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with customers
Ability to work at the specified locations: High Holborn and South Bank Tower
Availability for varied part-time hours across seven days, including early starts, late finishes, evenings, and weekends
Experience in a customer-facing role is desirable
Up-to-date knowledge and strong interest in food and drink trends is desirable
Flexible approach to support the whole branch is desirable
May be subject to pre-employment vetting, including DBS and financial probity checks where required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Night Premium of £3.75 per hour for work between 22:00–06:00
Pay increases to £14.80 per hour after 90 days
Flexible working, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter hour contracts where possible
Employee ownership and participation in the Partnership’s rewards
Potential pre-employment vetting support and information, including DBS checks where required