Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sainsbury's is seeking a Trading Assistant to join their vibrant community-focused stores. The role involves stock replenishment, customer service, and maintaining store presentation. Candidates should be friendly, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s

Free food and hot drinks provided

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension with employer contributions

Discounted share purchases

Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be above school-leaving age.
• Comfortable working in a physical and fast-paced environment.
• Willing to learn digital tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse to replenish items across the store.
• Serve customers effectively and assist with questions.
• Date check fresh produce and grocery items.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping shelves tidy and well-presented
• Serving customers effectively, supporting with questions, and proactively offering assistance
• Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery items
• Supporting store operations and assisting with deliveries as needed

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, and a team player
• Responsible, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Flexible and committed to high standards across the store, with opportunities to learn new skills
• Willing to learn digital tools and technology
• Detail-oriented, maintaining cleanliness and creating a positive shopping experience

Working for us has great rewards:

We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training, including:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% at Argos every pay day
• Free food and hot drinks – provided in all stores
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension – employer contributions between 4-7.5%
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchases
• Shopping discounts – special offers on various services and retail vouchers
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early application.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to inclusivity, supporting colleagues with family leave, resources, and internal networks to promote diversity and remove barriers. We offer development opportunities including mentorship, training, and career progression. To learn more about our inclusivity initiatives, please visit here.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will support you.

Working in our stores:

Our stores are vibrant, community-focused environments where food is our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you'll ensure our stores are well-prepared to deliver excellent value, quality, and service to our customers.

Eligibility:

• You must be above the school-leaving age in your country (School leaving age - GOV.UK)
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK
• If working hours are before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old