I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Waitrose (Cheltenham, England) in Jul 2019
Interview
Applied online, completed a situational judgment test and was then invited for interview/assessment aftternoon.
The assessment consisted of a group exercise based on advising a customer. As a group, we had to come up with a list of solutions to the customer's issue. We were observed on team work and ability to work well with others
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When have you faced a set back and what did you learn from it?
Describe a time when you received excellent customer service
When have you successfully worked in a team and what did you learn from it?
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.