Waitrose & Partners
Delivery driver at Waitrose & Partners
People in this role may also be known as delivery drivers and couriers.
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How much does Waitrose & Partners pay delivery driver employees?
Delivery driver employees at Waitrose & Partners are typically paid £9.71–11.36 an hour, based on data from 32 employees.
What is management like for delivery driver employees at Waitrose & Partners?
390 employees told us the worst thing about this job…
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
How we know this
38% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 21 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
How we know this
89% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 27 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
Management is nice, all team are friendly, work is simple
Worst thing
It can be boring
Employee, February 2021
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What are the hours like for delivery driver employees at Waitrose & Partners?
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How we know this
- 17% report getting one week notice or less
- 10% report getting two weeks notice
- 27% report getting three weeks notice
- 30% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 17% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 30 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Good choice of shifts
How we know this
67% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 27 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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People get proper breaks
How we know this
71% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 28 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Easy to book holiday
How we know this
79% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 29 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Easy to take sick leave
How we know this
95% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 19 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
How we know this
19% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 26 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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No unpaid extra work
How we know this
19% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 26 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
3% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 30 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
The hours I am allocated to work fit in with what I want.
Worst thing
Locating layout of stock changes
Employee, May 2021
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What is career progression like for delivery driver employees at Waitrose & Partners?
390 employees told us the worst thing about this job…
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Enough training
How we know this
74% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 31 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Opportunities to progress
How we know this
In the last year, 77% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 26 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Latest reviews from delivery driver employees at Waitrose & Partners
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Best thing
Career Progression
Worst thing
It never stops
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Own boss o ce on the road
Worst thing
Time spent in branch before getting on the road
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
I get to meet lots of nice customers and staff.
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
A lot of the time is spent driving. We help families in lockdown. Low stress
Worst thing
Pay rate, some rules fly in the face of common sense
Delivery driver, March 2021
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Best thing
Customers!
Discount!
Worst thing
Managers!
Early Starts / Late Finishes!
Home delivery driver, February 2021
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Best thing
I’m left on my own to do my job.
Delivery driver, February 2021
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Best thing
Meeting lots of people, having a degree of independence
Worst thing
Driving in the dark and rain
Delivery driver, November 2020
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Best thing
Feel like my own boss
Worst thing
Lazy colleges people who take advantage
Delivery driver, October 2020
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Best thing
Spending time outside
Most customers are pleasantWorst thing
Short time schedules with no room for delays, poor planning and job could be made smoother with better scheduling.
Customer delivery driver, March 2020
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Best thing
Freedom out while driving
Worst thing
Managers
Delivery driver, October 2019
How Waitrose & Partners ranks
Waitrose & Partners ranks joint 1st to work for in delivery driver or courier employers
- 1= Ocado
- 1= Waitrose & Partners
- 3 Warburtons