Overview
Trading Assistant - Local at Sainsbury's is a part-time role in our Local stores, focused on delivering value, quality and great service to customers in fast-paced environments that are at the heart of local communities.
What you’ll be doing
* Working as part of a small team to ensure that all aspects of the store are ready for our customers to provide a convenient and speedy shopping experience
* Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves across the store, serving customers on checkouts, supporting with deliveries and keeping the store well-presented, clean and tidy
* Picking and selecting the best quality products on the shop floor for customers using our On-demand grocery ordering service and assisting customers with Click & Collect parcels
* Being ready to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help
* Building knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
* Date checking fresh produce and grocery products
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague
* Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers
* Thrives in a fast-paced, physical and high-energy environment and enjoys being part of a team
* Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems
* Flexible and able to work to a high standard across the store; you’ll be trained in a variety of skills and have opportunities to learn and develop
* Comfortable using new digital tools and technology to do your job well
* Great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter-free and focused on delivering the best shopping experience
Eligibility
* The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and type of goods (alcohol, tobacco etc) that you may be required to handle
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
Working rewards
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury’s and 15% off at Argos every pay day
* Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – employer contribution match between 4-7.5%
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts – gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome. We may offer enhanced discretionary leave for families and carers, and provide resources to understand and support your role and team. Our networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone.
We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training, and career progression pathways to help our colleagues grow and succeed, and we celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. If you’d like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please review our information here.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
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