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 offer helpful recommendations.
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products.
* Assisting across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries.
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, proactive, and able to solve problems independently.
* Flexible and committed to maintaining high standards across the store, with opportunities to learn new skills.
* Willing to learn and use new digital tools and technology.
* Detail-oriented, keeping the store clean and clutter-free to enhance the shopping experience.
Working for us has great rewards:
* 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 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: opportunity to buy shares at discounted prices.
* Shopping discounts: on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
* Wellbeing support: including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Please note: 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, supporting colleagues' full potential and ensuring every customer feels welcome. Our initiatives include family leave, support for carers, resources for understanding roles, and internal networks promoting representation and removing barriers. We offer development opportunities such as mentorship, training, and career pathways, and celebrate diversity through various events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit our website.
Reasonable adjustments: If needed during application or interview, please inform us, and we will support you.
Responsibilities:
Our stores are fast-paced, community-focused environments where food quality and service are paramount. As a Trading Assistant, you'll be essential in ensuring the store is well-prepared to serve our customers.
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 shift hours include times before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old.
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