I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Waitrose (Saint Albans, England) in Aug 2013
Interview
After being successful when answering questions online, you are selected to attend a group interview with about 8/9 others. This requires you to talk about yourself and why you would be good as a Waitrose Partner. The second task was in small groups of 3 or 4 and you had to sell a product such as toilet roll or paper plates. This could have been in the form of a presentation, role play or song. This was done to show personality and confidence which are things they look for. There was also short individual interviews, if you were successful in the group interview, which asked what kind of position and hours you would like and a few final questions to check you are right for the role.
Group interview of various scenarios and outcomes and how to deal with those. Individual interview goes over your experiences and times you have displayed certain behaviours and qualities to assess your applicability
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.