Sainsbury's
Trading Assistant - Shift
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Trading Assistant - Shift
Trading Assistant – Sainsbury’s Stores
About the Role
Working in our stores is an exciting experience in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Our stores are the heart of the local community, delivering outstanding value, quality, and customer service.
As a Trading Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our stores are always exceptional, fulfilling our promise to customers.
Eligibility
→ Minimum application age: 18+ (due to working hours and handling goods such as alcohol) → Must be eligible to work in the UK
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day tasks include:
- Stock replenishment using heavy roll cages (up to 15kg) across the store, keeping shelves tidy and well-stocked
- Providing excellent customer service—assisting with queries, offering recommendations, and enhancing the shopping experience
- Date-checking fresh produce and grocery products
- Supporting deliveries and assisting across the store as needed
- Building strong knowledge of our products, services, and promotions
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague?
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- The ability to work effectively overnight in a fast-paced, physical environment, both independently and as part of a team
- A friendly, welcoming attitude and a passion for helping customers
- Self-motivation and the drive to take responsibility for tasks and solve problems
- Flexibility and adaptability to fulfil high standards across different store areas
- Comfort with learning and using digital tools to enhance your job
- A keen eye for detail to maintain store presentation and a clean, customer-friendly environment
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Working for Sainsbury’s – Our Benefits
At Sainsbury’s, we invest in our colleagues with market-leading benefits and training opportunities:
- Nightshift premium: An extra £2.45 per hour (midnight–5am, where applicable)
- Store Discount Card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat (after 4 weeks) → 15% off Sainsbury’s products every Friday & Saturday
- Free food and drinks available for all colleagues
- Generous holiday entitlement, including maternity and paternity leave
- Pension scheme: Employer matches 4–7.5% of your contributions
- Sainsbury’s Share Schemes: Discounted shares for colleagues
- Exclusive offers: Gym memberships, holidays, restaurants, vouchers and more
- Wellbeing support, including confidential Employee Assistance Programme access
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Store Contact
For application updates, contact the specific Sainsbury’s store you applied to. Find store details here
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
“We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome.”
Our efforts include:
- Enhanced family-friendly leave for colleagues with responsibilities at home or caring roles
- Supportive resources for all teams
- Internal networks fostering representation and removing barriers
- Career growth opportunities including mentorship, training, and progression pathways
- Celebration of diversity through events and initiatives
As a Disability Confident Leader, we prioritise interview opportunities for candidates who best meet the role’s essential criteria. We’re also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process—please let us know if you need support.
For more on our inclusivity initiatives, visit our page.
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