Overview
Our Local stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are the same and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community, either in a city centre, railway station or a more rural environment, providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality and great service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our Local stores are set up brilliantly to give our customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.
Eligibility
* The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and type of goods (alcohol, tobacco etc) that you may be required to handle.
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
What you’ll be doing
* Working as part of a small team to ensure that all aspects of the store are ready for our customers to provide a convenient and speedy shopping experience
* Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves across the store, serving customers on checkouts, supporting with deliveries and keeping the store well-presented, clean and tidy
* Picking and selecting the best quality products on the shop floor for customers using our On-demand grocery ordering service and assisting customers with Click & Collect parcels
* Always ready to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help
* Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
* Date checking fresh produce and grocery products
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague
* Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers
* Thrives in a fast-paced, physical and high energy environment and enjoys being part of a team
* Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems
* Prepared to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store; fully trained in a variety of skills to learn, develop and try new things
* Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology
* Great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter free, always aiming to create the best shopping experience for our customers
Working for us has great rewards
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
* Free food and hot drinks - provided for Colleagues in all our stores
* Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Equality, inclusion and development
An inclusive place to work and shop. We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. Our colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families, plus support for carers. We provide resources to help understand and support roles and teams. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training and career progression pathways, and celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
Industries
* Retail
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