What you’ll be doing:
* Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping shelves tidy and well-presented
* Serving customers with enthusiasm, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help
* Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to assist customers effectively
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products
* Supporting store operations and assisting with deliveries as needed
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely 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 high standards across the store, with opportunities to learn and develop new skills
* Willing to learn new digital tools and technologies
* Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store, enhancing 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 contributions
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchase options
* 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 early applications.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, enabling all colleagues to achieve their potential and ensuring every customer feels welcome. We offer support for families, carers, and provide resources to help colleagues thrive. Our internal networks promote diversity and remove barriers. We also offer development opportunities, mentorship, training, and career pathways. To learn more about our inclusivity initiatives, please visit here.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will support you.
Responsibilities:
Our stores are fast-paced environments where food is our passion. They serve as vital community hubs, offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be key to ensuring our stores are set up to deliver the best shopping experience.
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 shifts start before 6am or end after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old
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