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-presented
* Serving customers effectively, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help
* Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products
* Assisting across the store and supporting with deliveries as needed
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, and a team player
* Responsible, proactive, and able to solve problems independently
* Flexible and committed to maintaining high standards across the store; training will be provided in various skills to support development
* Eager to learn new digital tools and technology to perform well
* Detail-oriented, maintaining cleanliness and creating a positive 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 our stores
* Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – employer matching of 4-7.5% of contributions
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchases
* Shopping discounts – offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, 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, supporting colleagues' full potential and ensuring every customer feels welcome. We offer enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to help colleagues succeed. Our internal networks promote representation and help remove barriers. We provide development opportunities, mentorship, training, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit our website.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will support you.
Responsibilities:
Our stores are fast-paced environments where food is our passion. They serve the local community with value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll ensure the store is well-organized to provide the best experience for our customers.
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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