Sainsbury's
Trading Assistant
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Trading Assistant
Store Associate (Store Operations & Customer Service) – Sainsbury’s
What you’ll be doing
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Restocking shelves
- Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15kg) to replenish items across the store, ensuring shelves are tidy and always stocked with well-presented products
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Exceptional customer service
- Ready to assist customers with any questions and proactively offering help
- Providing product recommendations based on deep knowledge of our offerings, promotions and services
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Product handling
- Checking dates on fresh produce and grocery items to maintain compliance and quality
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Cross-store support
- Assisting across the store as needed, including handling deliveries when required
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague
- Customer-focused attitude
- Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic—personally invested in creating positive customer experiences
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Energetic and adaptable
- Thrives in a fast-paced, physical environment and loves being part of a high-energy team
- Takes ownership of tasks and uses initiative to solve problems efficiently
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Flexibility and ambition
- Committed to working productively and flexibly to meet high standards
- Eager to learn and develop, with training in a range of skills
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Tech-savvy with attention to detail
- Quick to learn new digital tools and technology for seamless workflows
- Maintains a clean, well-organised store, ensuring a clutter-free shopping experience
The benefits of working for Sainsbury’s
We invest in our colleagues with market-leading benefits and development opportunities:
- Discounts & perks
- 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks (~ increasing to 15% on Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday)
- Free hot drinks and meal allowance available on-site
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Work-life balance
- Generous holiday entitlement (based on hours worked) + parental leave entitlements
- Competitive pension scheme (executive match: 4–7.5% of contributions)
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Financial benefits
- Sainsbury’s share schemes, with discounted share purchases
- Exclusive shopping discounts on gyms, dining, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
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Wellbeing support
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (covers work-related stress, health guidance, and personal support)
Note: Vacancies are frequently filled, so we urge candidates to apply promptly. For application enquiries, contact the store directly—find details here.
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