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
* Providing excellent customer service by assisting with questions and proactively offering help
* Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to offer recommendations
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items
* Supporting store operations and assisting with deliveries as needed
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, energetic environment and a team setting
* Responsible, proactive, and problem-solving
* Flexible, eager to learn new skills, and committed to high standards
* Adaptable to new digital tools and technology
* Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and organized store to enhance the shopping experience
Working for us has great rewards:
We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training:
* 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
* Holiday entitlement: Generous leave based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension: Company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions
* Sainsbury’s share schemes: Discounted shares purchase
* Shopping discounts: Offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
* Wellbeing support: Confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering support and guidance
Please note: Our vacancies may close quickly; we encourage early applications.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are committed to inclusivity, supporting colleagues with family leave, carers’ support, and resources for effective teamwork. Our networks promote representation and help remove barriers. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training, and celebrate diversity. For more information, please visit here.
Reasonable adjustments: If needed during application or interview, please inform us, and we will support you.
Responsibilities:
Our stores are community hubs offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll ensure the store is well-prepared to serve customers effectively.
Eligibility:
* Must be above the school-leaving age (GOV.UK)
* Legal right to work in the UK
* If shifts include hours before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old
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