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, providing a convenient and speedy shopping experience.
* Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves, serving customers at checkouts, supporting deliveries, and maintaining a clean and tidy store environment.
* Picking and selecting high-quality products on the shop floor for customers using our On-demand grocery ordering service and assisting with Click & Collect parcels.
* Always ready to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help.
* Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide helpful 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.
* Happy working in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment, and thrives in being part of a team.
* Takes responsibility for tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
* Willing to work flexibly across the store, fully trained in various skills, with opportunities to learn and develop.
* Comfortable with learning to use new digital tools and technology.
* Great attention to detail, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store, and creating the best shopping experience for customers.
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 for colleagues in all our stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension – company matches between 4-7.5% of your contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – 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, providing support and guidance on various issues.
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply early.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are committed to being an inclusive retailer, where every colleague can reach their full potential and every customer feels welcome. We offer resources for colleagues, support for families, and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion. To learn more, please visit our website.
Should you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will support you.
Working in our stores:
Our local stores are fast-paced, community-focused environments, providing value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you will be a key part of ensuring our stores are well-prepared to serve our customers effectively.
Eligibility:
* The minimum application age is 18, due to working hours and handling of age-restricted goods.
* You must have the Right to Work in the UK.
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