Ely Store, Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd Lisle Lane, Ely Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AS
Rate: £13.23 per hour
Hours: Part time, 13.20 hours per week
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Ely Store, Ely, CB7 4AS
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 30 May 2026
Requisition ID: 400059238
Working in our stores
Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same. They are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to give our customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.
Eligibility
* You must be above the school‑leaver age in your country (School leaving age – GOV.UK).
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
* If the shifts for this role cover hours earlier than 6am or later than 11pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age.
What you’ll be doing
* Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish items across the store, keeping our shelves tidy with well‑presented products.
* Always ready to serve customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help.
* Building knowledge about our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations.
* Checking dates on fresh produce and grocery products.
* Helping across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries as required.
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 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, providing opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
* Comfortable learning and using new digital tools and technology to do the job brilliantly.
* Has great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter free and always aiming to create the best shopping experience for customers.
Working for us has great rewards
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% off at Argos on each pay day.
* Free food and hot drinks – provided for colleagues in all our stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement – based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension – we’ll match between 4–7.5% of your pension contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s 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, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.
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 when they shop with us. To support this commitment, colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to understand and support their role and team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, removing barriers for colleagues.
Commitment to inclusion and reasonable adjustments
We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through an online assessment that prioritises those who closely match the role’s essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will support you.
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