What you’ll be doing:
* Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping our shelves tidy and well-presented
* Serving customers with enthusiasm, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help
* Building product knowledge to provide recommendations
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products
* Assisting across the store as needed and supporting deliveries
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, and a team player
* Responsible, proactive, and problem-solving
* Flexible, willing to learn new skills, and committed to high standards
* Adaptable to using new digital tools and technology
* Attentive to detail, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store
Working for us has great rewards:
We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training, including:
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
* Free food and hot drinks – provided in all our stores
* Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchases
* Shopping discounts – offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, 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 early.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, supporting colleagues' full potential and welcoming all customers.
Our support includes family leave, resources for carers, and internal networks to promote representation and remove barriers. We offer development opportunities like mentorship, training, and career pathways, celebrating diversity through initiatives and events. For more information on our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will support you.
Working in our stores:
Our stores are dynamic environments where food is at the heart of the community, offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you'll ensure the store is well-stocked and welcoming, providing excellent customer experiences.
Eligibility:
* Must be above the school-leaving age in your country (School leaving age - GOV.UK)
* Must have the Right to Work in the UK
* If working hours include before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old
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