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Trading Assistant
Working at Sainsbury’s – Trading Assistant Role
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 service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our stores are always set up brilliantly—for our customers and for yourself.
Eligibility
To apply for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be above your country’s school-leaving age
- Have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
- If shifts include hours earlier than 6:00 AM or later than 11:00 PM, you must be at least 18 years old (School leaving age – GOV.UK)
Responsibilities
As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be involved in key tasks to ensure our stores keep running smoothly:
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Stock management:
- Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves
- Keeping stock tidy, full, and well-presented
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Customer service:
- Assisting customers with questions and proactively offering help
- Learning about our products, services, and promotions to support shoppers
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Fresh produce & organisation:
- Checking the dating of fresh produce and grocery items
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Cross-store support:
- Assisting across the store as needed, including handling deliveries
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- A friendly and welcoming attitude, with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers
- An ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment
- Strong teamwork skills, taking responsibility and solving problems proactively
- Comfort with flexible, productive working to maintain high standards across the store
- Willingness to learn new digital tools and technologies to support your tasks
- Attention to detail, ensuring a clean and clutter-free store for a great shopping experience
Why Work for Sainsbury’s?
We value our colleagues with market-leading benefits, training, and rewards:
Discounts & Savings
- 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after 4 weeks, rising to 15% off Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
- Exclusive shopping discounts for gyms, restaurants, holidays, and more
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Wellbeing Support
- Free food and hot drinks available in store
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support on workplace or personal issues
- Generous holiday entitlement (including maternity/paternity leave)
Financial & Career Growth
- Pension match (4–7.5% of contributions)
- Access to Sainsbury’s share schemes at discounted rates
- Opportunities for career progression and development, including mentorship
Inclusive Workplace
Sainsbury’s is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, with these commitments:
- Offering enhanced discretionary leave for families and carers
- Providing resources and mentorship to support colleagues
- Celebrating diversity through initiatives and events
- Ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates, including a process aligned with Disability Confident Leader principles
- Enabling reasonable adjustments during application and interview stages
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