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 with deliveries, and maintaining the store’s appearance and cleanliness.
* Picking and selecting high-quality products on the shop floor for customers via our On-demand grocery ordering service and assisting with Click & Collect parcels.
* Always ready to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help.
* Building good knowledge of 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 and maintain high standards across the store; fully trained in various skills with opportunities to learn and develop.
* Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology.
* Great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter-free, 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:
* 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 – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension 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 for support and guidance on various issues.
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome.
Our colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families and support for carers. We provide resources to help understand and support your role and team. Our internal networks promote true representation and help remove barriers.
We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career pathways. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, 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 Local stores are fast-paced environments at the heart of the community, providing value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be key to ensuring our stores are set up to give customers everything they expect from Sainsbury’s.
Eligibility:
* The minimum application age is 18, due to working hours and handling goods like alcohol and tobacco.
* You must have the Right to Work in the UK.
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