Overview
Our stores are fast‑paced environments where each day offers new challenges. As a Trading Assistant, you will ensure the store is set up brilliantly, helping customers have a convenient and speedy shopping experience.
Eligibility & Requirements
* Minimum age 18.
* Right to work in the UK.
* Ability to lift up to 15 kg and work in a fast‑paced, physical environment.
* Good communication skills and willingness to learn new digital tools.
* Flexibility to work varying shift patterns including bakery shifts.
Responsibilities
* Work with a small team to prepare the store for customers.
* Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish shelves.
* Serve customers at check‑out and support deliveries.
* Keep the store well‑presented, clean and tidy.
* Pick and select high‑quality products for customers using the On‑demand grocery ordering service and assist with Click & Collect parcels.
* Check dates of fresh produce and grocery items.
* Provide excellent customer service, answering questions and offering help.
* Build knowledge of products, services and promotions to give recommendations.
Ideal Colleague
* Friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic about helping customers.
* Enjoys a fast‑paced, physical, high‑energy environment and thrives on teamwork.
* Self‑motivated, owns tasks and takes the initiative to solve problems.
* Comfortable learning and using new digital tools.
* Detail‑oriented, ensuring a clutter‑free, clean store that offers the best shopping experience.
Benefits
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after four weeks; 15% discount on Fridays and Saturdays.
* Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension match of 4–7.5% of contributions.
* Share scheme – buy Sainsbury's shares at discounted prices.
* Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
* Well‑being support – free access to Employee Assistance Programme.
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