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Trading Assistant - Shift
Trading Assistant – 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 is 18 due to working hours and type of goods handled (e.g. alcohol).
- You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves and keep products clean, tidy, and well-presented
- Assist customers proactively with questions or additional support when the store is open
- Date-check fresh produce and grocery products
- Support across the store and with deliveries as required
- Develop strong knowledge of products, promotions, and services to offer recommendations
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
You will thrive in a role that includes:
- Happy working overnight in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment, often solo but also as part of a team
- Being friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic when helping customers
- Taking ownership of tasks and using initiative to solve problems
- Flexibility to work productively across the store to a high standard, with full training available
- Comfort in learning and using digital tools and technology for your role
- Strong attention to detail to keep stores clean, clutter-free, and aimed at delivering the best shopping experience
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Working for Us – Great Rewards
We value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits, including:
- Nightshift premium: Additional £2.45/hour for shifts between midnight and 5 am
- Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after 4 weeks, rising to 15% off Sainsbury’s products every Friday and Saturday
- Free food and hot drinks provided in-store
- Generous holiday entitlement, including maternity/paternity leave based on hours worked
- Pension match: 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
- Share schemes: discounted access to Sainsbury’s shares
- Discounts and offers: exclusive savings on gyms, holidays, restaurants, and retail vouchers
- Wellbeing support: confidential Employee Assistance Programme for mental, physical, or financial guidance
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Important note: Vacancies close quickly – apply at your earliest convenience.
For updates, contact the store you applied to directly, using store contact details available [here](link redacted).
An Inclusive Place to Work and Shop
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague and customer feels valued and respected.
Our priorities include:
- Enhanced discretionary leave for families and carers
- Resources to support colleagues and teams effectively
- Internal networks ensuring true representation across all our people
- Development opportunities, such as mentorship, training, and career progression
- celebrations of diversity through initiatives and events
For more, read about our inclusivity commitment [here](link redacted).
Accessibility Statement
As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer interview opportunities after online assessments. These assessments prioritise candidates whose scores match the essential criteria for this role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during application or interviews, please inform us, and we will support you.
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