What you'll be doing
* Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish a variety of items across the store, keeping shelves clean, tidy and fully stocked.
* Serve customers during operating hours, answering questions and proactively offering help.
* Check dates on fresh produce and grocery products.
* Help across the store as needed and support deliveries when required.
* Develop knowledge of products, services and promotions to offer recommendations.
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague
* Enjoys working overnight in a fast‑paced, physical, and high‑energy environment, often on your own but also thriving as part of a team.
* Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for customer service.
* Takes responsibility for tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
* Ready to work flexibly and productively across the store to a high standard; fully trained in a variety of skills, providing opportunities to learn, develop and try new tasks.
* Comfortable learning and using new digital tools and technology.
* Possesses great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free and creating the best shopping experience for customers.
Employment Details
* Minimum application age: 18, due to working hours and handling of certain goods (e.g. alcohol).
* Right to work eligibility in the UK is required.
Benefits
* Nightshift premium – £2.45 extra per hour worked between midnight and 5 am (where applicable).
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; 15% off at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays and 15% off at Argos on each payday.
* Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension – match between 4‑7.5% of your pension contributions.
* Share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices.
* Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
* Wellbeing support – free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing guidance on a range of issues.
Inclusive Workplace
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. We provide development opportunities, support for carers, and a range of inclusive initiatives to remove barriers for all colleagues.
Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability or any other status covered by law.
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