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Trading Assistant
Trading Assistant – Store Roles
Working in our stores:
Our stores thrive in fast-paced environments where every day brings new challenges. At the heart of the local community, we deliver outstanding value, quality, and exceptional service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our stores are organised and ready to meet our customers’ needs.
Eligibility:
- You must be above the school-leaver age in your country (School leaving age)
- You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
- For shifts before 6am or after 11pm, you’ll need to be at least 18 years old
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collect and replenish stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (with weights of up to 15KG) across the store, maintaining tidy, well-presented shelves
- Provide exceptional customer service, assisting with queries and offering proactive help
- Develop strong product knowledge to give tailored recommendations
- Date check fresh produce and grocery items
- Collaborate across the store as needed, including supporting with deliveries
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
- Friendly, welcoming with a passion for customer care
- Thrives in a fast-paced, physical and high-energy work environment, embracing teamwork
- Owns tasks, takes initiative, and solves problems effectively
- Committed to flexible, high-standard performance – you’ll receive diverse training for development opportunities
- Comfortable adapting to new digital tools and technology
- High attention to detail, ensuring the store remains clean, organised, and focused on delivering the best customer experience
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Working for Sainsbury’s: Your Rewards
We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits:
Practical Benefits
- Discount card: 10% off Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after 4 weeks of service, rising to 15% discount every Friday and Saturday at Sainsbury’s
- Free food and hot drinks provided in stores
- Generous holiday entitlement based on worked hours, including maternity and paternity leave
Financial & Career Growth Support
- Pension contributions: Match funding between 4%–7.5% of your contributions
- Sainsbury’s Share Schemes: Purchase shares at discounted prices
- Additional savings: Cashback offers on gym memberships, dining outlets, holidays, and more
Wellbeing Support
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for guidance on health, personal, and work-related issues
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Application updates: Check with the store responsible for your application for progress.
An Inclusive Place to Work and Shop
Sainsbury’s is a truly inclusive retailer, committed to helping every colleague achieve their potential. Our communities are built on respect, encouragement, and opportunity.
Key Initiatives:
- Enhanced leave policies, including support for career breaks and family needs
- Carer support resources
- Guided training to empower colleagues to support one another and uphold inclusive standards
- Internal networks advocating for diverse representation; we proactively remove barriers
We celebrate diversity through initiatives like leadership programs and events, fostering a culture of inclusion.
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