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 with questions and proactively offering help
* Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to assist customers effectively
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items
* Assisting across the store and supporting with deliveries as needed
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
* Enjoys working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, and works well in a team
* Responsible and proactive in completing tasks and solving problems
* Flexible and committed to working to a high standard across the store, with opportunities to learn new skills
* Comfortable with learning and using 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 on Fridays and Saturdays, 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 your contributions
* Sainsbury’s share schemes: Purchase shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts: Special offers on gym memberships, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
* Wellbeing support: Including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early applications.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where everyone can reach their full potential and feel welcome. Our initiatives include family leave, support for carers, resource provision, and employee networks aimed at fostering diversity and removing barriers. We offer development opportunities such as mentorship, training, and career progression pathways. 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 dynamic environments where every day brings new challenges. They serve as vital community hubs offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be key to ensuring our stores are well-prepared to serve our customers effectively.
Eligibility:
* You must be above the school-leaving age in your country School leaving age - GOV.UK
* You 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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