Sainsbury's
Trading Assistant - Shift
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Trading Assistant - Shift
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 one of our Trading Assistants, you’ll ensure our stores are set up brilliantly, delivering everything our customers come to Sainsbury’s for.
Eligibility
- The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to working hours and the handling of goods such as alcohol.
- You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves across the store, keeping displays clean, tidy, and organised
- Delivering exceptional customer service, assisting with queries and proactively helping customers
- Checking dates on fresh produce and grocery products
- Supporting across the store as needed, including incoming deliveries
- Building strong product knowledge to give tailored recommendations and support promotions
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
- Thrives in a fast-paced, physical environment, happy to work independently and as part of a high-energy team
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and genuine about helping customers
- Takes ownership of tasks and uses initiative to problem-solve
- Flexible, reliable, and ready for varied daily responsibilities—with opportunities to learn and grow through training
- Comfortable adapting to new digital tools and technology
- Detail-oriented, ensuring a clutter-free and well-presented store for the best shopping experience
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Working for Sainsbury’s – The Benefits
We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits:
- Nightshift premium: An additional £2.45 per hour (where applicable) between midnight and 5am
- Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; 15% discount on Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
- Free food and hot drinks provided in-store
- Generous holiday entitlement, including maternity, paternity, and sick leave
- Pension matching – we’ll contribute between 4% and 7.5% of your payments
- Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted shares for colleagues
- Extra shopping discounts: exclusive deals on gyms, restaurants, holidays, and retail offers
- Wellbeing support, including free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (confidential, 24/7 guidance on personal/work well-being)
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Please note: Our job vacancies close quickly, so apply at the earliest opportunity. General queries? Contact the store you applied to directly.
An Inclusive Place to Work and Shop
We’re committed to being an inclusive retailer, where every colleague can thrive and every customer feels welcome. We provide:
- Enhanced discretionary leave for families, including support for carers
- Resources and mentorship to help colleagues and teams succeed
- Internal colleague networks to promote diversity and remove barriers
- Development opportunities, such as mentoring, training, and career progression pathways
- Celebrations of diversity through initiatives and events
To learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, visit here.
Disability Confident Leader: All candidates will attend an online assessment before interviews. Results prioritise those most closely matching the role’s criteria. Should you require reasonable adjustments during application or interviews, please let us know.
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