What you’ll be doing:
* Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping shelves tidy and well-presented.
* Serve customers effectively, supporting with questions and proactively offering assistance.
* Build knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations.
* Check the freshness of produce and grocery items.
* Assist across the store and support with deliveries as needed.
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers.
* Enjoys working in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and is a team player.
* Responsible and proactive in solving problems.
* Flexible and committed to working to a high standard across the store; training will be provided in various skills.
* Comfortable learning new digital tools and technology.
* Attentive to detail, 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 stores.
* Holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension – employer matching of 4-7.5% of contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices.
* Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more.
* Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
Note: Our vacancies may close quickly; 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 support includes enhanced discretionary leave for families, resources for understanding and supporting roles, and internal networks promoting representation and removing barriers.
We offer development opportunities like mentorship, training, and career pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. For more, see here.
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 and service are our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll ensure the store is well-organized to deliver excellent customer experiences.
Eligibility:
* Above school-leaving age in your country (School leaving age - GOV.UK).
* 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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