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 effectively, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help.
* Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to assist with recommendations.
* Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products.
* Assisting across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries when required.
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 task management and problem-solving.
* Flexible and committed to high standards, with opportunities to learn and develop new skills.
* Willing to learn new digital tools and technologies.
* Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store, ensuring a great shopping experience.
Working for us has great rewards:
We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training:
* 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 payday.
* Free food and hot drinks – provided in all our stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension – we match between 4-7.5% of your 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 and guidance.
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
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. We offer support for families and carers, resources for understanding roles, and internal networks to promote representation and remove barriers.
We provide development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career pathways, to help our colleagues grow. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will support you.
Working in our stores:
Our stores are fast-paced, community-focused environments where food is our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be key to ensuring our stores are set up to provide 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 shifts include hours before 6am or after 11pm, you need to be at least 18 years old.
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