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 efficiently, supporting with inquiries, and proactively offering help
* Gaining knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations
* 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, high-energy environment and a team setting
* Responsible and proactive in solving problems
* Flexible and committed to high standards across the store, with opportunities to learn new skills
* Willing to learn and use new digital tools and technology
* Detail-oriented, keeping the store clean and organized to enhance the shopping experience
Working for us has great rewards:
We value our colleagues and offer competitive 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 in all our stores
* Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – employer matching of 4-7.5% of contributions
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchase options
* 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
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early applications.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are committed to inclusivity, providing support such as family leave, resources for carers, and internal networks to promote diversity and remove barriers. We offer development opportunities like mentorship, training, and career progression, fostering a culture of inclusion. To learn more about our inclusivity initiatives, 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 every day offers new challenges. They serve as vital community hubs, offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring our stores are well-prepared to meet customer needs.
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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