Trading Assistant - Shift

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. Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are the same, especially during our busiest and most magical time of the year. We are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, quality and great service.

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.

Responsibilities

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

What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Happy working overnight in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment, often on your own but also thriving as part of a team.
• Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Take responsibility for owning tasks and use initiative to solve problems.
• Always prepared to work flexibly and productively across the store to a high standard.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly.
• Have great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for our customers.

Benefits

• Night shift premium – an additional £2.45 per hour between midnight and 5 am (where applicable).
• Discount card – 10 % off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15 % off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15 % off at Argos every payday.
• Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – Sainsbury’s will match between 4 % and 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.

Whilst 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.

We encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience, as vacancies may close quickly.

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 provide a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training and career progression pathways, and we celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavor to support you.