Overview
Trading Assistants support store operations, stocking shelves, assisting customers, and helping with deliveries as required. The role includes date checking fresh produce and grocery items, keeping shelves tidy and well-presented, and working across the store in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
* Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15kg) to replenish items across the store, keeping shelves tidy and full of well-presented products
* Always ready to serve customers brilliantly, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help
* Build knowledge about products, services and promotions to provide recommendations
* Date checking fresh produce and grocery products
* Help across the store as needed and support with deliveries as required
What makes a great Sainsburys 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 a team
* Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems
* Always prepared to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store; fully trained in a variety of skills with opportunities to learn and develop
* Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do the job brilliantly
* Great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter-free, creating the best shopping experience for customers
Seasonal note
Working in our stores this Christmas: Could you be one of our Christmas champions this year? Whether youre a Gravy Guardian or a Roastie Rockstar, contribute energy to the season and help us create the best Christmas possible for our customers. Our stores are fast-paced and busy, with no two days the same.
Eligibility
* You must be above the school-leaver age in your country
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
* If shifts include hours before 6am or after 11pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age
Qualifications and commitments
We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where every colleague can achieve their full potential. Our program includes enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, development opportunities, mentorship, training and career progression. We celebrate diversity and offer resources to help colleagues grow and succeed. We also provide an online interview option prioritising candidates who best match essential criteria for the role.
Benefits
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsburys, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury’s and 15% off at Argos on payday
* Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – contribution matching between 4% and 7.5%
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Note: Please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.
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