Working in our stores
Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same. They are 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
* The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and type of goods (alcohol, tobacco etc) that you may be required to handle.
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
What you’ll be doing
* Work 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.
* Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish shelves across the store, serve customers at check‑outs, support deliveries and keep the store well‑presented, clean and tidy.
* Pick and select the best quality products on the shop floor for customers using our On‑Demand grocery ordering service and assist customers with Click & Collect parcels.
* Always be ready to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and proactively offering help.
* Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations.
* Check dates of fresh produce and grocery products.
What makes a great Sainsbury’s colleague
* Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
* Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, and thriving in being part of a team.
* Take responsibility for owning tasks and use initiative to solve problems.
* Always prepared to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store.
* Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly.
* Have great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free, always looking 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 every Friday and Saturday.
* 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 % and 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, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.
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. To support this commitment, colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and internal networks to ensure representation. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training and career progression pathways. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion. All candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment that prioritises the highest scoring candidates. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
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