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 with questions and proactively offering help
* Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to assist customers effectively
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products
* Supporting store operations and assisting with deliveries as needed
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, and a team player
* Responsible and proactive in solving problems and owning tasks
* Flexible and committed to maintaining high standards across the store; fully trained in various skills with opportunities to learn and develop
* Open to learning new digital tools and technologies
* Detail-oriented, ensuring the store remains clean and clutter-free 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 for colleagues 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: 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 early applications.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are committed to being an inclusive retailer, enabling every colleague to reach their potential and every customer to feel welcome. We offer support for families, carers, and provide resources to help colleagues understand and excel in their roles. Our internal networks promote diversity and representation, helping to remove barriers.
We provide development opportunities such as mentorship, training, and career progression pathways. We celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will support you.
Working in our stores:
Our stores are dynamic environments where food is our passion. They serve as vital community hubs, offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you'll be key to ensuring our stores are well-prepared to serve our customers effectively.
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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