Delivery driver at Waitrose & Partners
People in this role may also be known as delivery drivers and couriers.
38 workers in this role at Waitrose & Partners have taken the survey.
How much does Waitrose & Partners pay delivery drivers?
Delivery driver employees at Waitrose & Partners are typically paid £9.74–11.55 an hour, based on data from 38 employees.
What is management like for delivery driver employees at Waitrose & Partners?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do delivery drivers think Waitrose & Partners head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
70% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 27 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
Do delivery drivers at Waitrose & Partners feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 33 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
If you are well trained the managers leave you to do what you need,
if i need more hours I can askWorst thing
The managment is poor and does not care enough about the staff and dumps all responsibility on team leaders, make you feel guilty for taking sick days off and holiday has to be booked MONTHS in advance for summer.
Employee, August 2021
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do delivery drivers get of their shift pattern at Waitrose & Partners?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 14% report getting one week notice or less
- 14% report getting two weeks notice
- 22% report getting three weeks notice
- 31% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 19% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 36 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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for delivery drivers to book a holiday at Waitrose & Partners?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
74% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 35 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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Good choice of shifts
Do delivery drivers at Waitrose & Partners get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
65% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 31 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
Do delivery drivers at Waitrose & Partners get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks
How we know this
64% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 33 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 take sick leave
How easy is it for delivery drivers to take sick leave at Waitrose & Partners?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
92% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 24 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
Do Waitrose & Partners managers change delivery drivers shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
78% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 32 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
Do delivery drivers at Waitrose & Partners do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
78% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid workBased on information from 32 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
Do delivery drivers at Waitrose & Partners worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
97% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 35 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
Hours convenience people
Worst thing
Hard work money
Employee, August 2021
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What is career progression like for delivery drivers at Waitrose & Partners?
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Enough training
Do delivery drivers get enough training when they start at Waitrose & Partners?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 37 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
Are delivery drivers given support to progress at Waitrose & Partners?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 70% 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 30 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 drivers at Waitrose & Partners
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Best thing
No annoying co workers.
Go at my own pace.Worst thing
Bad route planning.
Often skip breaks.
Navigation equipment not fit for purpose.
Zero chance of career progression unless you get in to the golden circle or are in the top 3 drivers out of over 300 people. Pay review is perfomance based and takes into account all aspects of driving, delivery on time, and arrival back at depot. Sometimes get less than half hour to get back but it takes an hour. Completely out of your control yet this was the only reason my pay didnt change this year.Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
Other partners, independence
Worst thing
Some extremely poor leadership, managers don't listen, line managers don't care about partners and only care about making themselves look good at the expense of lower level partners
Employee, July 2021
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Worst thing
Don’t get planned breaks and always being asked what you doing ?
Employee, May 2021
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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 4th to work for in delivery driver or courier employers
- 3 Warburtons
- 4 Waitrose & Partners
- 5= Royal Mail