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
* Providing excellent customer service by supporting with questions and proactively offering help
* Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to assist customers effectively
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products
* Assisting across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly and welcoming, with enthusiasm for 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 adapt to new digital tools and technology
* Detail-oriented, maintaining cleanliness and creating a positive shopping experience
Working for us has great rewards:
We value our colleagues and offer market-leading 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 – company matches between 4-7.5% of 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 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 an inclusive retailer, where every colleague can reach their potential and every customer feels welcome. We offer family leave, support for carers, resources for understanding roles, and internal networks to promote representation and remove barriers. We also provide development opportunities like mentorship, training, and career pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more, please visit here.
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, community-focused environments where food is our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring our stores are well-stocked and welcoming, providing outstanding value, quality, and service to our customers.
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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