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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 great service. As one of our Trading Assistants, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to give our customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.
Eligibility
The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and types of goods (e.g., alcohol) that you may be required to handle. 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 a variety of items across the store, ensuring shelves are kept clean, tidy, and well-presented
- Assisting customers proactively and always ready to support with queries or suggestions
- Date-checking fresh produce and grocery products
- Supporting across the store and assisting with deliveries as needed
- Developing strong product knowledge, services, and promotions to provide recommendations
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What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague
You thrive in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment, happy to:
- Work overnight, often independently or in a team
- Be friendly and welcoming with a genuine passion for customer service
- Take ownership of tasks and use initiative to solve problems
- Work flexibly and productively across the store to high standards
- Quickly adapt to learning new digital tools for efficient job performance
- Maintain exceptional attention to detail, ensuring a clutter-free and positive shopping experience
Working for us has great rewards
We value our colleagues deeply and offer market-leading benefits:
- £2.45 nightshift premium per hour worked from midnight to 5am (if applicable)
- Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after 4 weeks (increases to 15% every Friday & Saturday)
- Free food & hot drinks provided for colleagues
- Generous holiday entitlement, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Pension with employer-matching contributions (4–7.5% of contributions)
- Sainsbury’s share schemes with discounted share prices
- Shopping discounts and perks (e.g., gym memberships, holidays, retail vouchers)
- Wellbeing support via the free Employee Assistance Programme
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Application notes
- Vacancies may close quickly—apply as soon as possible.
- Questions? Contact the relevant store directly (via their contact details here).
An inclusive place to work and shop
Sainsbury’s is committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague and customer benefits from a culture of respect and belonging.
We support:
Enhanced discretionary leave for families
Carer support
Diverse development opportunities
- Mentorship, training, and career pathways
Celebration of diversity through leadership initiatives and networks
As a Disability Confident Leader, candidates will undergo an online assessment, with prioritised interviews for those matching the role’s essential criteria.
Discretionary adjustments? Let them know—we’re happy to support.
For more details on our commitment, visit our inclusivity resources.
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