Trading Assistants in Swadlincote

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish a variety of items across the store, keeping shelves clean and fully stocked.
• Always ready to serve customers brilliantly when the store is open, supporting with any questions and proactively offering help.
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery products.
• Helping across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries as required.
• Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations.

Christmas Champion Role

Working in our stores this Christmas: Could you be one of our Christmas champions this year? Whether you\’re a Gravy Guardian or a Roastie Rockstar, pour your energy into this season and help us create the best Christmas possible for our customers. As a Trading Assistant, you will be one of our Christmas Champions ensuring our stores are set up brilliantly to give our customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.

Eligibility

• The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and type of goods (alcohol, etc.) that you may be required to handle.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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 also provide enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please visit our website. As a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment.

Benefits

• Nightshift premium – £2.45 per hour for every hour worked between midnight and 5 am (where applicable).
• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, 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 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.

Contractual Information

While many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available – please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.