Sainsbury's
Trading Assistant - Shift
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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 service. As a Trading Assistant, 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
To apply for this role, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old (due to working hours and potentially handling alcohol).
- Hold Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Stock management: Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) and replenish items across the store, keeping shelves clean, tidy, and well-presented.
- Customer service: Actively support customers with questions, proactively offer assistance, and enhance their shopping experience.
- Fresh produce inspection: Date-check perishable items like fresh produce and grocery products.
- Versatile support: Assist across various store functions, including handling deliveries when needed.
- Product expertise: Build strong knowledge of products, services, and promotions to provide tailored recommendations.
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What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
We’re looking for colleagues who:
- Excel in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy overnight environment, both independently and as part of a team.
- Hell linear and welcoming with an enthusiasm for customer service.
- Proactively take responsibility for tasks and solve problems with initiative.
- Are flexible, hardworking, and detail-orientated—ready to maintain high standards across the store.
- Adapt well to new technology and digital tools to perform their role effectively.
- Contribute to a clutter-free store, ensuring the best experience for customers.
Benefits & Rewards
We prioritise our colleagues with competitive benefits:
- Nightshift premium: A £2.45/hour bonus (amongst advertised salary) when working between midnight and 5 AM.
- Discounts: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu & Habitat after 4 weeks (increases to 15% at Sainsbury’s weekdays).
- Complimen foods and refreshments: Free meals and hot drinks provided daily.
- Holiday entitlement: Full pay or equivalent for worked hours, plus parental leave.
- Pension match: Management contributions of 4-7.5% of your pension effort.
- Staff discount: Access to gyms, restaurants, holidays, and more.
- Wellbeing support: Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for guidance.
- Development opportunities: Training, mentorship, and career progression pathways.
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Important Notes
- Vacancies may close quickly. Apply promptly!
- For application updates, contact the specific store yourself.
- Visit [Sainsbury’s store contact page](link pending) for further details.
Inclusivity at Sainsbury’s
We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, and customers feel welcome.
Support including:
- Enhanced discretionary leave for families/carers.
- Resources to help colleagues and teams succeed.
- Colleague networks focusing on representation and barrier-removal.
- Diversity initiatives and training to promote fairness.
Disability Confident Leader Support: All candidates go through an online assessment prioritising those who closely meet essential criteria.
- If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, contact us to arrange support.
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