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-presented
* Serving customers by supporting with questions and proactively offering help
* Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to assist customers effectively
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items
* Assisting across the store and supporting 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
* Flexible and committed to high standards, with opportunities to learn new skills
* Willing to learn and use new digital tools and technology
* Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store to enhance the shopping experience
Working for us has great rewards:
We value our colleagues and offer comprehensive benefits and training, including:
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
* Free food and hot drinks – provided in all our 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 – discounted share purchases
* Shopping discounts – offers on gym memberships, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
* Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
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 inclusivity, supporting colleagues with family and caring responsibilities, and providing resources and networks to promote diversity and equality. We offer development opportunities like mentorship, training, and career pathways. For more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit our website.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will support you.
Responsibilities:
Our stores are vibrant environments at the heart of the community, offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you will ensure the store is well-prepared to serve customers and meet their expectations.
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 working hours include before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old
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