Trading Assistants in Ripley

Responsibilities include collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping shelves tidy and full of well-presented products. Serve customers brilliantly, providing support with any questions and proactively offering help. Build comprehensive knowledge about our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations. Check dates on fresh produce and grocery products. Assist across the store as needed and support with deliveries as required.

Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same. They are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As a Trading Assistant, you will be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to give customers everything they come to Sainsbury's for.

What makes a great Sainsbury's Colleague:

• Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, physical and high-energy environment and thrive 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, fully trained in a variety of skills, providing opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology.
• Have great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter-free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for our customers.

Eligibility:

• You must be above the school-leaver age in your country.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• If the shifts cover hours earlier than 6 am or later than 11 pm you must be at least 18 years of age.

Inclusion and diversity:

We are 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. We provide enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and a range of training, mentorship and career progression opportunities. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events that foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

Benefits:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount on Saturdays, and 15% off Argos every payday.
• Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – employer match between 4% and 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.
• Well-being support – free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing guidance on a wide range of issues.