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Trading Assistant - Shift
Store-Colleague Role – Nightshift
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves, ensuring they remain clean, tidy, and well-stocked.
- Enhancing customer service by being proactive in assisting customers with questions and ensuring a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
- Checking dates on fresh produce and grocery products to maintain quality.
- Supporting with in-store operations, restocking tasks, and deliveries as required.
- Building expert knowledge about our products, promotions, and services to provide personalised recommendations.
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
A successful nightshift colleague will:
- Enjoy working overnight in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, thriving both solo and as part of a team.
- Be friendly, customer-focused, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping shoppers.
- Take ownership of tasks, use initiative, and solve problems efficiently.
- Work flexibly and effectively across the store to maintain high standards—with opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and explore diverse roles.
- Be comfortable adopting new digital tools and technology to enhance job performance.
- Have a keen eye for detail, ensuring the store is clean, clutter-free, and presentable for the best shopping experience.
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Why Work for Sainsbury’s?
We value our colleagues with market-leading benefits and training, ensuring a rewarding career with us. Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Nightshift premium – £2.45 extra per hour (12am–5am, where applicable) on top of your usual hourly rate.
- Discounts & savings:
- 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, rising to 15% on Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday.
- Free food and refreshments – Enjoy complimentary meals and hot drinks available in stores.
- Generous holiday entitlement – Based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
- Pension support – We match 4–7.5% of your pension contributions.
- Share schemes – Buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices.
- Additional perks:
- Exclusive deals on gym memberships, dining, holidays, shopping, and more.
- Wellbeing support – Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential guidance on personal and work-related matters.
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Important Notes
- Our vacancies fill quickly—apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Sainsbury’s Vision
"To be the most trusted retailer, where people love to work and love to shop."
Our mission is to nurture talent, creativity, and diversity to deliver exceptional service every time customers visit. We invest in training, development, and engagement initiatives to create a "Great Place to Work"—one where every colleague shines.
We believe our people are our greatest asset. By supporting their growth, wellbeing, and success, we ensure Sainsbury’s remains second to none—just as our colleagues deserve.
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