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Trading Assistant - Shift
Retail Fitness & Freshness Colleague
About the Role
Are you proud to deliver a great shopping experience while keeping shelves stocked and fresh? We're looking for a **Fitness & Freshness Colleague to collect stock from our warehouse, replenish products, and support customers in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Here’s what you’ll be doing in this role:
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Stock replenishment:
- Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG)
- Restock shelves to keep them clean, tidy, and fully presented with well-organised products
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Customer service excellence:
- Always ready to assist customers with questions and offer proactive support
- Welcome customers with a friendly and welcoming attitude
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Shelf checks & date management:
- Check expiration dates for fresh produce and grocery products
- Ensure only safe-to-sell items remain in stock
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Omni-channel flexibility:
- Support across the store as needed, including handling deliveries and additional tasks
- Build strong product knowledge to recommend items to customers
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- Adaptable and team-oriented:
- Work autonomously or as part of a team in a high-energy overnight environment
- Be proactive and resourceful in solving issues independently
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Night shift adaptability — enjoy working overnights in a fast-paced environment
- Customer-first mindset — genuinely passionate about creating a welcoming experience
- Ownership & initiative — take responsibility for tasks and solve problems effectively
- Flexibility & versatility — comfortable learning new tasks and highly detailed-oriented
- Tech readiness — confident using digital tools and modern systems
- Attention to store presentation — ensure the shopping space is clean, tidy, and inviting
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What You’ll Get
Get Market-Leading Rewards in return for your commitment:
- Nightshift premium — Additional £2.45/hour between midnight–5am
- Discount card — 10% off Sainsbury’s, Argos, TU & Habitat (rising to 15% every Friday & Saturday)
- Free food & refreshments — Snacks and hot drinks provided for all colleagues
- Generous holiday allowance — Plus maternity and paternity leave
- Pension match — We contribute 4–7.5% of your pension contributions
- Share schemes — Save on discounted Sainsbury’s shares
- Bonus shopping perks — Discounted gym memberships, dining, travel, and vouchers
- Wellbeing support — Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme
P.S. Please apply early—these vacancies sell out fast! If you need to check your application status, contact the store you applied to via their details here.
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