I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Waitrose in Feb 2016
Interview
Did the online assessment and heard back via email a week later to go to a group/1 on 1 interview. There was around 13 people and we were split into two groups and taken to a room where we had to create an action plan for an employee (you) for the day. Basically a list of task and problems where given and you and the team had to order them. Tip is to make sure you speak and listen otherwise they can't assess you. (They can't assess what they can't hear). Then there was a one on one interview the guy was very nice it was very relaxing so you didn't feel nervous. The questions where basic. Tell me about yourself- what have you been doing? Why waitrose? Have you ever work with a team tell me about it? Have you had to change the way you work? And waitrose based questions - what to do when a customer enters the store, if a product isn't available that a customer wants what do you do and there was one more i cant remember.
easy ask basic stuff and got the job on the interview
the lady asks about yout availability and you can choose from a range of stores in and around your area which is good
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Waitrose (London, England) in May 2026
Interview
I applied for a Supermarket Assistant vacancy for all SW London stores (If your applying for a London specific vacancy, please ensure you apply ASAP, they only keep the vacancies for London open for 24 hours max), an early application, is always the best application) I am very happy that I have been given an offer! This was honestly one of the best interview/application processes I've been through, everything went smoothly, and on a timely manner. I applied for the role a week ago, and the next day received an email to say I have been invited for an Interview. You then schedule yourself in for an Interview. Literally 2 days after the Interview, I was called and told I have passed the Interview, and they would offer me a vacancy. My best advice would be to research Waitrose' core values and behaviours, and also research company trends. I have put the questions below. Towards the end of the interview, they'll confirm your right to work, your availability, and your preferred locations.
Good process, nice People and not too difficult. Able to pass interviews as many times as needed.
The same as other supermarket jobs, not much more to say to be honest
