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Trading Assistant - Shift
Trading Assistant – Working in our stores
Our stores are dynamic, fast-paced environments where variety ensures no two days are identical. Located at the heart of local communities, they consistently deliver outstanding value, quality, and exceptional service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll:
- Ensure sparkling store set-ups, stocking products across the store
- Maintain clean, clutter-free, and well-presented shelves
- Act as our customers’ first point of contact, answering questions and providing proactive assistance
Eligibility
To apply for this role, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old (due to working hours and handling goods like alcohol).
- Hold valid Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Stock Replenishment: Collect heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) from warehouses to ensure shelves remain fully stocked across all store sections.
- Customer Service: Provide friendly, efficient support when the store is open, including proactive assistance and answering queries.
- Fresh Food Management: Accurate stock rotation and date-checking of produce and groceries.
- Cross-Store Support: Dedicated assistance with deliveries, alongside flexible support across various store areas.
- Product Expertise: Build robust knowledge of prices, promotions, and services—helping customers with informed recommendations.
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We thrive on energetic, collaborative teamwork, where individuals are also capable of autonomous, responsible work. We’re looking for colleagues who:
- Embrace the overtime challenge: Happy to work overnight shifts in a physical, high-energy environment—sometimes independently, but always ready to contribute to team success.
- Customer-first mindset: Friendly, enthusiastic, and proactive in delivering a warm welcome to every customer.
- Problem-solving with initiative: Take ownership of tasks, showcase accountability, and use judgement to address issues independently.
- Adaptability at its best: Willing to work flexibly across store tasks, including still rooms or team leadership roles post-training.
- Technology-savvy: Quick to adopt new digital tools to streamline processes efficiently.
- Attention to detail: Ensuring the store environment remains spotless—tools and machines warranted to professional standards.
Rewards & Benefits
As a Sainsbury’s Colleague, enjoy market-leading benefits designed to support your growth and wellbeing:
- Nightshift Premium: £2.45/hour extra (midnight–5am).
- Discount Card: 10% off (Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, Habitat after 4 weeks), 15% on Sainsbury’s every Friday/Saturday.
- Free Drinks & Food: Available for all colleagues in-store.
- Enhanced Annual Leave: Based on hours worked, including maternity/paternity leave.
- Pension Matching: 4–7.5% of your contribution matched.
- Share Schemes: Exclusive employee share discounts.
- Additional Discounts/Offers: Gym deals, dining, holidays, and retail vouchers.
- Wellbeing Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Programme access, plus resilience training and advice.
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Important Notes
⚠️ Act fast! Our vacancy slots fill rapidly—apply early to secure your spot.
📞 Application Status Updates: Contact directly via the applied store—find Sainsbury’s store contact details here.
A Place Where Everyone Fits
We are a truly inclusive retailer, prioritising colleague potential and customer accessibility. Our initiatives include:
- Inclusive Support: Discretionary family leave and carer support, ensuring all colleagues can achieve their best.
- Diverse Representation: Employee networks advocate for everyone, helping overcome barriers.
- Training & Development: Mentorship, career progression, internal growth opportunities, and featuring initiatives celebrating diversity.
- Disability Confidence: All candidates promptly assessed via prioritised scores, with reasonable adjustments facilitated before/after application.
Should you need any adjustments during recruitment (accommodations, interview changes), please notify us—we’re here to support you.
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