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
* Serving customers efficiently, supporting with their questions, and proactively offering assistance
* Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide helpful recommendations
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items
* Assisting across the store and supporting with deliveries as needed
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly, welcoming, with enthusiasm for helping customers
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and a team setting
* Responsible and proactive in solving problems
* Flexible and committed to high standards across the store; full training will be provided to develop various skills
* Willing to learn to use new digital tools and technology
* Detail-oriented, 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 on Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
* Free food and hot drinks – provided in all stores
* Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts – offers on gym memberships, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
* Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
Please note that 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, helping colleagues achieve their potential and ensuring all customers feel welcome. We offer various support and development opportunities, celebrate diversity, and aim to remove barriers for everyone. To learn more about our inclusivity initiatives, please visit our website. If you need reasonable adjustments during application or interview stages, please let us know.
Responsibilities in our stores:
Our stores are fast-paced, community-focused environments where food and service are our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you'll be vital in ensuring our stores are well-prepared to provide outstanding value and quality to 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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