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-stocked.
* Providing excellent customer service by supporting customers with questions and proactively offering assistance.
* Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to assist with recommendations.
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products.
* Assisting across the store and supporting with deliveries as needed.
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and a team setting.
* Responsible and proactive in solving problems.
* Flexible and willing to work across different store areas, with training provided for new skills.
* Open to learning new digital tools and technology.
* Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store to enhance the shopping experience.
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 matching contributions between 4-7.5%.
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – opportunities to buy shares at discounted prices.
* Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
* Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and guidance.
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, where every colleague can reach their full potential and every customer feels welcome. We offer support for families and carers, resources for understanding and supporting roles, and internal networks to promote representation and remove barriers. We provide development opportunities, mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. To learn more about 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 vibrant, community-centered environments where food and service are our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you'll ensure our stores are well-prepared to meet customer needs, providing outstanding value, quality, and service.
Eligibility:
* You must be above the school-leaver age in your country (School leaving age - GOV.UK).
* You must have the Right to Work in the UK.
* If working hours include times before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old.
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