Supermarket Assistant (Team Leader)

Waitrose & Partners
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteTemporaryGBP 14.58+ hourlyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Leadership","Customer service","Stakeholder management","Continuous improvement","Safety awareness"]

Lead day-to-day shop operations in a Waitrose store, supporting the management team and helping deliver Partner-led service customers feel on every visit. Ensure Partners work safely and legally, keep stock replenishment and product availability high, and support online fulfilment including Click & Collect and on-demand orders. Drive commercial performance through continuous improvement, reduce waste, and maintain a safe, tidy shop environment alongside the wider team.

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Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners
4 hours ago

Supermarket Assistant (Team Leader)

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Job Summary

Lead day-to-day shop operations in a Waitrose store, supporting the management team and helping deliver Partner-led service customers feel on every visit. Ensure Partners work safely and legally, keep stock replenishment and product availability high, and support online fulfilment including Click & Collect and on-demand orders. Drive commercial performance through continuous improvement, reduce waste, and maintain a safe, tidy shop environment alongside the wider team.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the shop’s management team with managerial tasks and coordinate with other areas to meet customer demand.
  • •Ensure Partners operate safely and legally.
  • •Fulfil online customer orders, including preparing orders for delivery.
  • •Carry out stock replenishment and ensure products are in the right place at the right time.
  • •Drive commercial performance, reduce wastage, and maintain a safe and tidy working environment.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 14.58 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Good people and leadership skills.
  • •Good understanding of retail and how to maximise commercial success.
  • •Experience of working in a customer-facing role.
  • •Good stakeholder management skills when working with third parties and the wider Partnership.
  • •A safe and legal operating approach for Partners in the shop.
Experience:Retail
Skills:LeadershipCustomer serviceStakeholder managementContinuous improvementSafety awareness

Company Brief

Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners is a UK supermarket chain offering groceries, fresh produce, and premium food products through its network of stores and online shopping. It is part of the John Lewis Partnership and emphasizes quality, customer service, and ethical sourcing.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Bracknell, United Kingdom
Founded: 1904
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