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From the employer's careers site First seen 4 Nov 2026

Supermarket Assistant

Salary

£13.00-£13.25 per hour

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Description

As a Supermarket Assistant at Waitrose & Partners in Hailsham, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth operation of the store.

Your drive to go the extra mile will make all the difference to the impression customers have about the Waitrose brand, and you will be responsible for providing a Partner-led service and showcasing your passion for food.

In addition to your contractual pay of £13.00 per hour (£13.25 after 90 days), you will receive Night Premium at a rate of £3.75 per hour for any time worked between 22:00 and 06:00.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Stock replenishment to ensure shelves remain full and products are in the right place at the right time
  • Fulfilling online customer orders for delivery
  • Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and markdowns
  • Supporting the wider shop team, including checkout support and managing Click & Collect orders
  • Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment

To be successful in this role, you will need excellent communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with customers.

Desirable skills and experience include:

  • Previous 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

The role involves working varied hours of part-time work (27.75 hours) across seven days, including early starts, late finishes, evenings, and weekends between 20:45 and 07:00.

Benefits of working at Waitrose & Partners include:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Night Premium for evening shifts
  • Opportunities for career development and growth

Skills

Required

  • communication skills

Nice to have

  • customer-facing experience
  • food and drink trends knowledge
  • flexible approach
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