Overview
Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same. They are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As a Trading Assistant you will be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly, giving customers everything they expect when they shop with us.
Responsibilities
* Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish a variety of items across the store, keeping shelves clean, tidy and well‑presented.
* Always ready to serve customers brilliantly when the store is open, supporting any questions and proactively offering help.
* Checking dates on fresh produce and grocery products.
* Helping across the store as needed and supporting deliveries as required.
* Building great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations.
Who makes a great colleague
* Happy working overnight in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, often on your own but also thriving as part of a team.
* Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
* Taking responsibility for owning tasks and using initiative to solve problems.
* Always prepared to work flexibly and productively across the store to a high standard – you will receive full training in a variety of skills, gaining opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
* Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do the job brilliantly.
* Having great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free, always striving for the best shopping experience.
Eligibility
* The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and type of goods (e.g., alcohol) you may be required to handle.
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
Benefits
* Nightshift premium – an additional £2.45 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 5 am where applicable.
* Discount card – a 10% discount at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every payday.
* Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension – we will match between 4% and 7.5% of your pension contributions.
* Shares – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices.
* Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
* Wellbeing support – free access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Inclusivity & Equality
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome. To support this commitment, colleagues may be entitled to a range of discretionary leave for families and carers, and we provide resources to help them understand and support their role effectively. Internal networks seek to represent everyone, identify and remove barriers, and we celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events. We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering interview opportunities through an online assessment that prioritises candidates who best match the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will support you.
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