A kind-hearted Asda worker in Irvine has been praised for going the extra mile to help an elderly customer.

Checkout assistant Linda Gibson went above and beyond to assist the partially sighted senior who was doing the weekly grocery shop on his own after his wife - who usually accompanies him - fell ill.

Generous Linda, who has built up a strong rapport with the couple since starting her job in 2020, had noticed they had been absent for a couple of weeks and was relieved to see the older customer in store.

She immediately stepped in to help the gentleman and gave him her mobile number so she could collect him on her day off and bring him to do his shopping.

Speaking about her thoughtful offer to provide a door-to-door service, Linda said: “They are such a lovely couple and I look forward to seeing them each week. When I heard about his wife I just wanted to help.

"He told me that his wife had told him to make sure he came to my till!”

“I would never want to see anyone stuck. I love working on the checkout as it gives me the opportunity to chat with our customers and I have formed great bonds with our regular shoppers.” 

Asda customer section manager David Johnston said he was “so proud” of Linda and was not surprised to hear she had offered to help the couple.

He commented: "She always gives 110 per cent and has such a big heart. I am delighted to know that she looks out for our elderly customers.”

“She is a credit to the store, and I am always getting great feedback from her colleagues and customers. Well done Linda!”