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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Subsidiary or Business Segment

Senior Transport Partner

🏢 Waitrose • 📍 London, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£12 - £14
£1 - £1 / mo

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London, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

What you will be doing:

  • Completing ‘Bolt on’ accountabilities as directed by First Line Manager: Scheduling, Yard Duty, Compliance & Administration

  • Ensuring all Drivers and Vehicles are compliant with current legislation and infringements are dealt with promptly

  • Maintaining vehicles and transportation administration and support through scheduled inspection as per company requirements in accordance with current legislation

  • Carrying out compliance procedures and supporting the development of a safety culture in the Transport department

  • Handling customer queries, as well as liaising with external stakeholders, other Customers and our Drivers

  • Supporting effective communication between managers and Partners, between and across Transport teams & Drivers on site

  • Being proactive in seeking out opportunities to improve the operation and drive customer service standards, supporting the implementation of any changes

  • Keep up to date on operational changes, technology updates and procedures and an awareness of the Business plan

  • Providing immediate feedback and coaching to Partners where appropriate.

  • Providing process training on the job to Partners and Agency

What you will need:

  • Previous experience from a Customer Delivery Driver (or similar) role

  • Highway Code Knowledge

  • Experience in working in a Warehouse environment

  • Good literacy and numeracy skills

What else you may bring:

  • Working knowledge of Transport compliance and Health and Safety procedures

Additional Information:

On completion of your 90 Day Earning Membership period, you will receive your Partner Card and will be entitled to our unique benefits package. This includes, and is not limited to, Partner Discount in John Lewis up to 25% off the majority of goods, and in Waitrose 20% off the majority of food and groceries. There are opportunities for subsidised learning, access to our exclusive Partnership hotels, the Partnership Suite at the O2 and so much more. Find out more here.

At Enfield CFC we also have a subsidised Partner dining room, serving hot and cold food, a Partner Shop selling heavily discounted fresh food and free parking on site.

Please consider the following when making your application for this role:

  • The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications)

  • We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early

  • Print off the job description now if you require it

  • Ensure you have an up-to-date CV

Working in Partnership for a happier world - our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Transport Partner roles across Waitrose's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Grocery Stores.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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