Sainsbury's
Trading Assistant - Shift
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Trading Assistant - Shift
/Night Shift Assistant – Warehouse & Customer Service
(or nearest applicable equivalent header if needed)
About the Role
As a Sainsbury’s Colleague, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining our stores while ensuring excellent service. This position involves stock management, customer assistance, and proactive support—especially in an overnight, fast-paced, and team-driven environment. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
Key Responsibilities
- Stock replenishment: Collecting stock from the warehouse using roll cages (up to 15KG) to stock and present products neatly across the store
- Customer service: Supporting customers with efficiency, enthusiasm, and proactive assistance when the store is open
- Fresh product handling: Date checking grocery and perishables to ensure food safety
- Cross-store support: Assisting with deliveries, team tasks, and covering other areas as needed
- Product expertise: Developing knowledge of our products, promotions, and services to provide valuable recommendations to shoppers
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What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague?
You’ll thrive if you:
- Enjoy working overnight shifts in a high-energy, independent but collaborative setting
- Have a warm, professional attitude—friendly, welcoming, and eager to help customers
- Take ownership of tasks, problem-solve, and act independently with initiative
- Commit to flexible, uniform excellence: supporting different roles with full training
- Are digitally confident, adapting to new software and tools effectively
- Demonstrate keen attention to detail, ensuring the store is clean, clutter-free, and customer-ready
Perks & Benefits
We value our team with competitive rewards and growth opportunities:
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Pay & Financial Rewards
- Nightshift premium: +£2.45/hour (midnight–5am, where applicable)
- Discount card: 10% off Sainsburys, Argos, TU, and Habitat (increases to 15% in-store expense policy on Fridays/Saturdays)
- Waged holiday entitlement (based on hours worked) + maternity/paternity leave
Wellbeing
- Free food & drinks provided for colleagues
- Employee Assistance Programme (free, confidential support)
Exclusive Offers
- Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
- Bundled deals: gyms, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
Application Note
- Act fast: Vacancies can close quickly—apply as early as possible.
- Check status: For updates, contact the store at Sainsbury’s store locator.
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