Trading Assistant

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-stocked.
• Providing excellent customer service by supporting customers with questions and proactively offering help.
• Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to offer recommendations.
• Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products.
• Supporting store operations and assisting with deliveries as needed.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, and enjoys teamwork.
• Responsible, proactive, and able to solve problems independently.
• Flexible and committed to maintaining high standards across the store; eager to learn new skills.
• Adaptable to using new digital tools and technology.
• Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store to enhance the 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 pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks: Provided for colleagues in all our stores.
• Holiday entitlement: Based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension: Company matches between 4-7.5% of your contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: Opportunity to buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts: Special offers on gym memberships, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support: Including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance.

Please note: Our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early applications.

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where everyone can thrive and feel welcome. We offer family-related leave, support for carers, and resources to help colleagues succeed. Our networks promote representation and inclusivity. To learn more, please visit here.

Support during application and interview: We are happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments—please let us know.

Working in our stores:

Our stores are vibrant, community-focused environments where food and service are our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll help ensure the store is well-organized and ready to serve 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 working hours include before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old.

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