Warehouse Partner - Night Shift

Warehouse Partner - Night Shift

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Coulsdon DFC (Waitrose & Partners)

Posted on: 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R-183520

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Warehouse Partner working in one of our distribution centres, you\'ll have the important role of making sure our stock is in the right place at the right time for our customers. Whether it\'s for shop deliveries or direct to customer orders, you\'ll handle the goods that pass through our warehouses efficiently and accurately.

Working with a friendly and welcoming team, your respectful and hard-working nature will make all the difference to the site’s efficiency and ultimately the service we provide to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Helping to load and unload our lorries during the day\'s deliveries.
  • Organising stock, ensuring that goods are safely stored, replenished, and that a safe working environment is maintained.
  • Picking and packing orders for customers and preparing them for delivery (John Lewis only).
  • Maintaining general housekeeping to keep the operation running smoothly.
  • Supporting the team by being flexible and working in different areas as needed.

Desirable skills/experience

Previous warehouse experience is welcomed but not essential. Training will be provided to help you perform at your best every day.

To learn more about this role, please visit: https://embed.wirewax.com/8159549

Additional Details

  • Closing Date: August 28, 2025
  • Pay: £13.60 (£13.85 after 90 days)
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Hours of Work: Part-Time (21 Hours): Various shifts starting at 23:30 and ending at 07:00, including weekends.
  • Job Level: Partnership Level 10
  • Work Location: Coulsdon DFC, 11 Ullswater Crescent, London, CR5 2HR

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility, contributing to our success while embracing our differences and creating an inclusive environment.

We focus on being brilliant at retail, continuously innovating and diversifying, with a commitment to price, quality, and service.

We encourage flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance, including flexible hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Please discuss this during your interview.

At Waitrose, we love food and aim to create extraordinary shopping experiences by sharing our passion with customers. We build emotional connections through our service and product quality, setting us apart from other supermarkets.

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