Waitrose lorry drivers in UK earns more than lawyers and architects as salaries soar above £53,000 amid national shortage

British Supermarket, Waitrose is offering lorry drivers more money than some head office executives amid a national shortage. The supermarket is offering up to £53,780 annually to large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers, who it says are of 'critical importance'. This dwarfs the salaries being offered for several head office jobs advertised at John Lewis Partnership, Waitrose's parent company. These include two senior executive roles at £45,000, and a finance analyst job at £46,700. The national shortage of some 90,000 drivers has led to shortages of supplies at supermarkets, restaurants and pubs, prompting some large chains, including Nandos and McDonalds, to temporarily close or remove items from their menus.

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