I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Waitrose (Chichester, England) in May 2016
Interview
Applied online. Starts with basic details then online questionnaire then qualifications. Offered interview over email. Interview was approx 1hour 30. Started with a 1:1 for 30 mins. Friendly but formal, chat about what I'm doing and why waitrose and then some questions on how the waitrose store can provide good customer service and then asked me to describe a time when I've done something different than I usually would and to talk about a project. Second part was a group task with a list of customer profiles and then products to match. Make sure you contribute and show team working skills. It's all fairly common sense and doesn't matter if you get it wrong, it's a task to analyse how you react in a team.
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you did something differently than you usually would?
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
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