General Merchandise Assistant

Responsibilities

• Set-up and position our Tu and Habitat brands, along with our entertainment, electrical and stationery ranges, to make them appealing for customers.
• Move products around as trends and seasons change, and collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15kg) to replenish items across the department.
• Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations.
• Work flexibly across the store as required.
• Always be on-hand to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting them with any questions and advice on a wide range of products, and proactively offering help.

What makes a great Sainsbury\’s colleague

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and a passion for interiors, homeware, gaming and fashion.
• A brilliant eye for detail, ensuring displays always look their best and the store is clutter‑free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for our customers.
• Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, and thriving as 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 – you will be fully trained in a variety of skills, giving you opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly.
• 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.

Eligibility requirements

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 6 am or later than 11 pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury\’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount on Fridays and Saturdays and 15% off at Argos every 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.