Company
Waitrose & Partners
Location
Coulsdon
Salary
£15.98 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via JLP Jobs
Job description
Apply on JLP Jobs - the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners.
About the role
As one of our Customer Delivery Drivers, you’ll be bringing the unique blend of quality Waitrose produce and Partner-led service right to our customers’ doors.
You'll be based at our purpose built Customer Fulfilment Centre in Coulsdon which is closed to the public and has bespoke equipment to maximise your ability to deliver market leading service to our customers. The deliveries fulfilled from the centre are from customers purchasing online within London and the surrounding areas.
Due to its nature, you need to be 18-years or older to work in this role.
Key Responsibilities
You'll typically start your day in store and you'll be responsible for:
- Checking your delivery routes for the day.
- Ensuring all of the appropriate vehicle safety checks are complete on your van, maintaining full road compliance and health and safety.
- Being an ambassador for the Waitrose brand while on the road with great customer service as your number one priority.
- Helping customers with their shopping and building a rapport with them based on trust and service.
- Supporting the wider CFC team when required with general shopkeeping tasks.
Essential skills/experience you'll need
- Full valid B-Category UK manual driving licence with no more than 6-points.
- Great customer service skills.
- Able to cope with the physical requirements of the role (e.g. lifting of crates, walking up staircases, moving cages).
Desirable skills/experience you may have
- Previous experience in a driving role and a knowledge of chilled vehicles would be welcomed, however, we'll give you all of the training your need to perform at your best, everyday.
Full time vacancies working 37.5 hours across seven days including weekends. Shifts are 8 hours, with AM starts between 05:00am - 08:30am and PM starts between 12:00pm - 15:30pm.The partnership
We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.
As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
Important points to note:
It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.
We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible.
We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
About the role
As one of our Customer Delivery Drivers, you’ll be bringing the unique blend of quality Waitrose produce and Partner-led service right to our customers’ doors.
You'll be based at our purpose built Customer Fulfilment Centre in Coulsdon which is closed to the public and has bespoke equipment to maximise your ability to deliver market leading service to our customers. The deliveries fulfilled from the centre are from customers purchasing online within London and the surrounding areas.
Due to its nature, you need to be 18-years or older to work in this role.
Key Responsibilities
You'll typically start your day in store and you'll be responsible for:
- Checking your delivery routes for the day.
- Ensuring all of the appropriate vehicle safety checks are complete on your van, maintaining full road compliance and health and safety.
- Being an ambassador for the Waitrose brand while on the road with great customer service as your number one priority.
- Helping customers with their shopping and building a rapport with them based on trust and service.
- Supporting the wider CFC team when required with general shopkeeping tasks.
Essential skills/experience you'll need
- Full valid B-Category UK manual driving licence with no more than 6-points.
- Great customer service skills.
- Able to cope with the physical requirements of the role (e.g. lifting of crates, walking up staircases, moving cages).
Desirable skills/experience you may have
- Previous experience in a driving role and a knowledge of chilled vehicles would be welcomed, however, we'll give you all of the training your need to perform at your best, everyday.
Full time vacancies working 37.5 hours across seven days including weekends. Shifts are 8 hours, with AM starts between 05:00am - 08:30am and PM starts between 12:00pm - 15:30pm.The partnership
We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.
As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
Important points to note:
It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.
We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible.
We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
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What is the National Living Wage for packing jobs in UK warehouses from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for packing roles is £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over as of 1 April 2026. Workers aged 18-20 receive £9.81 per hour and those under 18 receive £7.55 per hour with no exceptions for entry-level warehouse packing. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate after 48 hours in a seven-day period.
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What visa or work permit do non-UK citizens need for packing jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK citizens require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer or a Seasonal Worker visa for up to six months in horticulture and food packing. The visa application fee is £719 for up to three years and applicants must show £1,270 in savings unless the sponsor certifies maintenance. Packing jobs below skill level 3 do not qualify for the standard Skilled Worker route.
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Do packing jobs in the UK require any formal education or prior experience in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, packing jobs have no minimum education requirement and accept applicants with no prior experience. Employers must still provide manual handling training within the first week under health and safety law. Right to work documents must be verified before the first shift.
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What documents are needed to apply for a packing job and start work in the UK?
As per GOV.UK, applicants must provide a valid passport or national identity card, proof of National Insurance number, and a P45 or P60 from the previous employer. Employers are required to conduct a right to work check using the online service before the start date.
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