What you’ll be doing:
* Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping shelves tidy and well-presented
* Serving customers by answering questions and proactively offering help
* Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products
* 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 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 market-leading benefits, 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% at Argos every payday
* Free food and hot drinks – provided in all stores
* Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – employer contributions between 4-7.5%
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchases
* Shopping discounts – offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, 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 candidates to apply early.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can reach their full potential and every customer feels welcome. We offer family-friendly leave, support for carers, and resources to help colleagues succeed. Our internal networks promote diversity and inclusion, helping remove barriers and ensure representation. We provide development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, 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 fast-paced environments at the heart of the community, offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you will be key to ensuring our stores are well-prepared to serve our customers effectively.
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 shifts start before 6am or end after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old
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