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Trading Assistant - Local
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Trading Assistant - Local
Trading Assistant – Sainsbury’s 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 one of our Trading Assistants, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures 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, tobacco etc.) that may be required to handle. You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
About the Role
Working as part of a small team to ensure outstanding customer experience by:
- Keeping all store aspects ready for customers, ensuring a convenient and speedy shopping experience.
- Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves.
- Serving customers on checkouts.
- Supporting with deliveries and maintaining a well-presented, clean, and tidy store.
- Picking and selecting the best quality products on the shop floor for customers using our On-demand grocery ordering service.
- Assisting customers with Click & Collect parcels.
- Always ready to serve customers brilliantly, offering help proactively and answering questions.
- Building great knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations.
- Checking dates on fresh produce and grocery products.
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Qualities of a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
- Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
- Thrives in fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environments while supporting teamwork.
- Takes responsibility for tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
- Flexible and productive, working to a high standard across the store.
- Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology.
- Demonstrates great attention to detail, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store.
Benefits of Working at Sainsbury’s
We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits:
- Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; 15% off Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday.
- Free food and hot drinks provided for colleagues in stores.
- Generous holiday entitlement, including maternity and paternity leave.
- Pension contribution – match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.
- Sainsbury’s share schemes, allowing you to buy company shares at discounted prices.
- Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
- Wellbeing support through free access to an Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on a range of issues.
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Inclusivity & Support
We are an inclusive retailer committed to helping every colleague achieve their full potential, ensuring every customer feels welcome.
- Enhanced discretionary leave for families and carers.
- Support and resources for colleagues to excel in their roles.
- Colleague networks fostering representation and creating barriers-free support.
- Development opportunities including mentorship, training, and career progression.
- Initiatives celebrating diversity through events and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.
As a Disability Confident Leader, interviews will prioritise qualified candidates who best match role criteria.
Need adjustments? Let us know during the application or interview process—we’re happy to support.
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