Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's; Frome; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is looking for a Trading Assistant to join their team. The role involves managing stock, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring a welcoming shopping environment. Ideal candidates are friendly, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced atmosphere. With market-leading benefits including discounts, free food, and generous holiday entitlement, this position offers a great opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks, increasing to 15% on weekends

Free food and hot drinks provided

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension with company match

Discounted share purchases

Shopping discounts on various services

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be above school-leaver age.
• Right to work in the UK required.
• Must be at least 18 years old for shifts before 6am or after 11pm.

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock from the warehouse and replenishing items across the store.
• Providing excellent customer service and assisting customers.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy store environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

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 our shelves tidy and well-presented
• Providing excellent customer service by supporting customers with questions and proactively offering assistance
• Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to offer informed recommendations
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery products
• Assisting across the store and supporting with deliveries as needed

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment and thrives as part of a team
• Responsible and proactive in owning tasks and solving problems
• Flexible and committed to working to a high standard across the store; fully trained in various skills with opportunities to learn and develop
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology
• Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store to enhance the 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 every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off 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: Company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: Discounted share purchases
• Shopping discounts: Offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: Including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and guidance

Please note: Our vacancies may close quickly; we encourage early applications.

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to inclusivity, enabling all colleagues to reach their potential and providing a welcoming shopping environment for customers. We offer support for families, carers, and provide resources to help colleagues succeed. Our networks promote diversity and inclusion. To learn more, please visit here.

Reasonable adjustments: If needed during the application or interview process, please inform us, and we will support you.

Responsibilities:

Our stores are dynamic and community-focused, offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you will ensure the store is well-prepared to serve customers effectively.

Eligibility:

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