Sainsbury's
Trading Assistant - Shift
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Trading Assistant - Shift
Nightshift Stock Team Member – Sainsbury’s
Job Overview
NIGHTSHIFT VACANCY
Working Hours: 21:30 – 07:30
Key Responsibilities
- Collect stock from the warehouse (using heavy roll cages, up to 15KG) and replenish a variety of items across the store, ensuring shelves are clean, tidy, and stocked with well-presented products
- Support customers with friendly and high-quality service, answering questions and providing proactive assistance when the store is open
- Date-check fresh produce and grocery products
- Assist in store operations as needed, including inventory management and deliveries
- Build and share in-depth knowledge of products, promotions, and services to offer informed recommendations to customers
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague?
Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, overnight environment and embody the following traits:
- ** enjoyment of the night shift** and ability to work independently, while also collaborating effectively as part of a high-energy team
- A warm, welcoming attitude with a genuine passion for customer service
- Strong problem-solving skills, reliable attitude, and initiative to own and complete tasks
- Flexibility to adapt to different tasks and deliver excellent standards across the store, with training provided to upskill in multiple areas
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with learning new digital tools to improve efficiency
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring a clean, clutter-free shopping experience for customers
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Rewards of Working with Us
Sainsbury’s investments in its teams through competitive benefits and meaningful training:
Financial Benefits
- Nightshift premium: Additional £2.45 per hour (midnight–05:00)
- 10% discount (increasing to 15% on Fridays/Saturdays) on shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks
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Practical Benefits
- Free food and refreshments available both in-store in the staff area
- Generous holiday pay (based on hours worked) plus maternity/paternity leave
Wellbeing & Growth
- Pension scheme (employer matches 4–7.5% of contributions)
- Access to Sainsbury’s Share Schemes (buy shares at discounted prices)
- Additional shopping/wellbeing perks, including discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, and vouchers
- Free Wellbeing Support via the Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, guidance, and advice)
⚠️ Important Note: Applications close quickly, so applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. For application updates, contact the relevant store directly using the store locator:
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