The Waitrose Thread

My group interview is in September D: I've applied for a temp role but now I feel there's no way I'll be made permanent.

Alsoo is there a way you can transfer to a different branch or do you have to reapply? (for a permanent job obviously )

Yeah i also applied for a job and I got a temporary contract (not sure if i applied for temp or permanent). At the end of the temp contrwct, can i move branches? The branch i want to move to is easier to travel to.

The majority of people hired are put on a temp contract at first. It's just so that if they don't like you (or not the right fit etc.) then they can get rid of you easier. I was put on a temp contract then just before it ended there was an appraisal where they made me permanent.
You could ask to move branches. I'm not sure how you go about doing so though.

Oh right i see, clever of them by doing that. Do you have to accept the job offer again when made permanent? And when they make you permanent is that when you start to get the discounts?

Did you keep the same hours when you were made permanent? I think if my hours are changed, i might not carry on

No you already have the job so they just make your contract permanent and tell you. But I think you discuss it with them beforehand.
Yeah once you have worked there for 3 months you get the discounts.

I've worked there for just over a year now and my hours and shifts have never changed. But that doesn't mean yours won't change. It can depend on things like if someone leaves you might have to do their shift, for example.

Ohh okay, i hope mine doesnt change. And im still confused about the discounts. Do i get it as soon as im made permanent? Or do i have to work 3 months while permanent to get the discounts?

Also, if you're asked to work extra hours, can you reject it?

I've been told I might be offered a job doing 'stock replenishment'. What does this mean?

Hi, I got a part time job (service counters) a few weeks ago and my start date on Partnerlink says tomorrow. I haven't had an induction yet, so is this correct? My hours on Wednesday are 4-7pm so should I just turn up at that time? I haven't had any emails regarding an induction or my first day, is this normal? Thanks

Hello, I start work very soon at Waitrose but I haven't been told anything about Uniform! I don't know whether to bring trousers or what to wear as the partner handbook doesn't say to bring anything. It says uniform will be supplied, but I'm not sure if it's all the uniform or just a shirt or something. Any advice?

Why did you hate working in Fresh?
Restocking in Ambient doesn't seem too bad, since you're walking around. I feel like time would pass more although I haven't actually done it so can't say anything yet