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Trading Assistant
Trading Assistant at Sainsbury’s
About the Role
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 deliver everything our customers expect from Sainsbury’s.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for this role:
- You must be above the school-leaver age in your country (School leaving age)
- You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
- If shifts cover hours earlier than 6am or later than 11pm, you’ll need to be at least 18 years old
Responsibilities
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- Stock management: Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish store shelves, keeping them tidy and well-stocked with high-quality products
- Customer service: Supporting customers with any questions while maintaining a friendly and welcoming approach
- Product knowledge: Building expertise in our products, services, and promotions to assist customers with recommendations
- Food safety: Date checking fresh produce and grocery products
- Versatile assistance: Helping across the store as needed, including deliveries, depending on store requirements
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What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
Become part of a team that thrives on teamwork, passion, and adaptability. We look for colleagues who:
- Connect with customers: Friendly, approachable, with genuine enthusiasm for helping others
- Embrace energy and dynamism: Happy to work in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and thrive on collaboration
- Take ownership: Act independently, use initiative to resolve issues, and consistently deliver high standards
- Adapt and grow: Willingness to work flexibly, take on varied responsibilities, and embrace opportunities to learn and expand skills
- Embrace technology: Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technologies for improved efficiency
- Attention to detail: Ensure a clean, clutter-free store, delivering the best shopping experience consistently
Benefits and Rewards
We invest in our colleagues and offer some of the best benefits and training in the industry:
Financial & In-store Benefits
- Sainsbury’s Discount Card:
- 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% off every Friday and Saturday in Sainsbury’s, with access
- Free food and hot drinks available in store
Work-Life Balance Support
- Generous holiday entitlement, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Pension contributions matched by the company (4-7.5% of your subscription)
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Growth & Investment Opportunities
- Sainsbury’s Share Schemes: Buy company shares at discounted prices
- Further discounts: Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, and retail vouchers
- Training & Development: Access to a wide range of career progression pathways, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
Additional Support
We are dedicated to driving inclusion and providing support beyond the role itself:
- Confidential Support: Free access to our Employment Assistance Programme for guidance and advice
- Flexible Inclusion: Additional discretionary leave for families/carers and tailored resources to support your role and team goals
- Internal Networks: Aampperal networks promoting diversity, representation, and the removal of workplace challenges
Sainsbury’s is proudly a Disability Confident Leader, ensuring equitable opportunities through our online assessment process.
Reasonable Adjustments: If you require support in the application process or interview stage, please let us know – we’re here to help.
Apply now, as vacancies may close quickly. For status updates, contact the store you applied to directly.
View Sainsbury’s Diversity & Inclusion page for more on how we further champion equality.
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