my partner and i are picking up our first kitten tonight, just got a few things from the store.

Cat litter and tray, food bowls and food. cat post and a bed. is there anything i have missed and does anyone have any tips?

Get a nice fluffy fleecy blanket, and a couple of little toys, maybe one dangly toy and a couple of ping pong balls or little mice. That's what my kitten loves anyway :-)
Enjoy!

thank you im so excited

Advice!, I'm sure you've read plenty of good advice on here.
Make sure all small spaces are inaccessible. Make a safe hidey hole or provide a box. (Our kitten loved to eat thin wires, infact she still does!!)
The kitten may want a space to hide in initially.
Keep him in a small space initially with the food away from the litter tray.
Most of all, spend time with him, while sitting quietly nearby and talking to him.
Most of all, have fun and we need some pictures once he's settled.

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lucky my partner only part time, so at most she will be on her own for 4 hours tops but its a huge house we have just moved into. just cant wait

Start of just having her in one area, maybe the kitchen or spare room then gradually let her have more freedom. This was she develops a sense of security in her surroundings much easier.
How old is she?
Try to bring a blanket or something familiar from her current home, something with a familiar scent on it.

Good luck with the new kitten and plz keep us informed of his/her progress , not forgetting pics too, something else thats always a good idea is to get some cat-nip and rub it into the cats scratch post, it will encourage the kitten to use the post instead of your furniture....best wishes......Chris

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she is 8 weeks from a litter of 6, the ladie is local aswell only a 5 min drive

They really are best left with mum till they are 12 weeks. It's all about learning valuable social skills. You will have a much more well adjusted kitten if she has another 4 weeks or so with mum. Could you put a deposit down and ask them to keep her? You could visit in the meantime.
You are getting a valued family member here so makes sense to give her the best possible start.
Please see if you can do this, it's so important

i have always been told it is 8 weeks. an on every website i have seen its said 8 weeks.