Trading Assistant - Local in Bristol

Working in our stores

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’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to give 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, tobacco etc) that you may be required to handle.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

What you’ll be doing

• Work as part of a small team to ensure all aspects of the store are ready for customers, providing a convenient and speedy shopping experience.
• Collect stock from the warehouse, using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish shelves, serve customers on check‑outs, support with deliveries and keep the store well‑presented, clean and tidy.
• Pick and select the best quality products on the shop floor for customers using our On‑Demand grocery ordering service and assist customers with Click & Collect parcels.
• Always ready to serve customers brilliantly, supporting any questions and proactively offering help.
• Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations.
• Check the date of fresh produce and grocery products.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Friendly and welcoming, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment and thrives as part of a team.
• Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
• Always prepared to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store – trained in a variety of skills, with opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology.
• Has great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for customers.

Working for us has great rewards

• 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’ll match between 4 % and 7.5 % of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy 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.

Inclusive place to work and shop

We are dedicated to being an inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families and support for carers. We provide resources to help colleagues understand and support their role and team effectively. Our internal colleague networks help ensure true representation for everyone, removing barriers that colleagues may face. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training and career progression pathways. We celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, providing all candidates with the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment that prioritises the most closely matched candidates.

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