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-stocked.
* Providing excellent customer service by supporting customers with questions and proactively offering assistance.
* Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to assist with recommendations.
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products.
* Assisting across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries when required.
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment, and thrives as part of a team.
* Takes responsibility for tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
* Willing to work flexibly and uphold high standards across the store; training will be provided in various skills to support your development.
* Open to learning new digital tools and technology.
* Attentive to detail, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store to enhance 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 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 between 4-7.5% of contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – opportunity to buy 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 for confidential support and guidance.
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply promptly.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome.
Our colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary family leave and support for carers. We provide resources to help understand and support roles and team dynamics. Our internal networks promote true representation and help remove barriers faced by colleagues.
We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to support growth and success. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will support you.
Working in our stores:
Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are the same. They are at the heart of the community, providing value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be key to ensuring our stores are set up to give customers the best 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 include hours before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old.
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