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Trading Assistant - Shift
Trading Assistant – Sainsbury’s Stores
Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same. They sit at the heart of the local community, delivering outstanding value, product quality, and exceptional service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our stores run smoothly and provide customers with an unforgettable shopping experience every time they visit Sainsbury’s.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years of age (due to working hours and potential need to handle goods such as alcohol).
- Have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Restocking shelves – Collect and move stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15kg) to replenish a variety of products, keeping shelves clean, tidy, and well-presented.
- Customer service – Offer proactive assistance during opening hours, answering questions, and ensuring customers have a brilliant shopping experience.
- Product checks – Date-check fresh produce and grocery items to maintain food safety standards.
- Omni-channel support – Assist with store deliveries and handle tasks across the store as required.
- Product knowledge – Develop a insights into Sainsbury’s products, promotions, and services to provide tailored advice and recommendations.
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague?
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, physical overnight environment when required and thrive in both independent and team-based settings. We’re looking for colleagues who:
- Embrace teamwork while also being comfortable working solitarily in periods of low customer traffic.
- Have a friendly, welcoming attitude with genuine enthusiasm for delivering exceptional customer service.
- Take ownership of tasks, letting initiative and problem-solving skills guide your approach.
- Are flexible and adaptable, willingly stepping in across different roles to maintain high standards.
- Embrace learning and adapt to digital tools and new technology, helping to streamline operations with history-making innovations.
- Prioritise detail—whether it’s keeping shelves clutter-free or maintaining a clean, welcoming store layout, your service mindset will create the best possible shopping experience.
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Why Work for Sainsbury’s? The Benefits
As a Sainsbury’s Colleague, you’ll enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits, designed to reward your work and support your personal growth.
Financial Benefits
- £2.45 nightshift premium – An added £2.45/hour for all hours worked between midnight and 5am (where applicable).
- Discount Card:
- 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks.
- 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday (intermittently).
- The Good Life Discounts:
- Free food and hot drinks at every store.
- Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, shopping vouchers, and more.
Work-Life Support
- Generous holiday entitlement – Based on the hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
- Pension contributions – We match 4–7.5% of your pension contributions.
Future-proofing your career
- Sainsbury’s Share Schemes – Access to discounted shares in the company.
- Career development – Invest in mentorship, training, and career progression pathways to help you exceed your professional goals.
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How to Apply
Vacancies for this role are expected to close quickly, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you require updates on the status of your application, please contact the specific store you applied to directly. Locate their contact details via the store directory.
Sainsbury’s: Future-Ready Commitment
An Inclusive Place to Work & Shop
We’re dedicated to building a truly inclusive retailer where every colleague can thrive, and every customer feels welcome.
Our teamcentric approach includes:
- Enhanced discretionary leave for families, alongside structured carer support, ensuring colleagues can balance work and personal responsibilities.
- Internal Inclusive Networks for colleagues to advocate for meaningful representation, helping to identify and remove barriers to accessibility.
- A culture of diversity, respect, and celebration through initiatives, training sessions, and events.
Sainsbury’s was one of the first UK retailers to seal Disability Confident Leader accreditation, ensuring that all candidates applying via our online assessment can expect a fair and accurate evaluation of their skills and competencies.
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Reasonable Adjustments
If you need any support when applying or during interviews, including flexible formats or accommodations, please let us know. Our team is committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure an equitable experience for all applicants.
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