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Trading Assistant - Local
Trading Assistant – 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 exceptional service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our stores are flawless, so customers receive the best shopping experience.
Eligibility
To apply for this role:
- Must be 18+ years old (due to working hours and requirements around handling goods such as alcohol and tobacco).
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Role Overview
You’ll be part of a dynamic team responsible for:
- Ensuring the entire store is customer-ready for a seamless shopping experience
- Stocking shelves using heavy roll cages (up to 15kg)
- Operating checkouts, supporting deliveries, and maintaining a clean, tidy premises
- Managing click & collect parcels and on-demand grocery service orders
- Providing proactive customer service, answering queries, and making product recommendations
- Fresh produce and grocery date checking
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague?
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is friendly, approachable, and genuinely eager to help customers
- Thrives in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic team environment—accommodating varying workloads without compromise
- Takes ownership of tasks and uses initiative to solve challenges independently
- Adapts well to flexible schedules and delivers consistently at a high standard
- Is comfortable with digital tools and new technologies to streamline operations
- Has a keen eye for detail—ensuring the store is orderly and reflective of our high standards
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Why Work for Sainsbury’s?
We recognise that our colleagues are the backbone of success and back them with unmatched benefits:
- Discounts:
- 10% off Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu & Habitat after 4 weeks service (increasing progressively)
- 15% off Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
- Free meals and drinks available in-store daily
- Generous holiday pay, inclusive of maternity/paternity leave
- Pension contributions matched at 4–7.5% of your salary
- Sainsbury’s share schemes with discounted share prices
- Exclusive discounts on fitness, dining, holidays, and retail offers
- Wellbeing support, including confidential professional guidance via our Employee Assistance Programme
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Need updates? Contact the store where you applied directly for follow-ups.
A Truly Inclusive Workplace
We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued—regardless of background. Our efforts include:
- Enhanced discretionary leave for families and carers
- Support resources for colleagues to grow both personally and professionally
- Internal networks promoting diversity and removing barriers for all
- Regular initiatives and events celebrating and supporting inclusion
Additional highlights:
- As a Disability Confident Leader, we prioritise interview opportunities for the strongest applications.
- Reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process are strongly supported—just ask.
Find out more about our inclusivity commitment here.
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