Trading Assistant - Local

Sainsbury's; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Trading Assistants. This role is vital for ensuring that stores are well-prepared to deliver a seamless shopping experience for customers. Colleagues will engage in various tasks, from replenishing stock to assisting customers with their inquiries. The company values its employees, offering generous benefits, including discounts, free food, and comprehensive training. This is an excellent opportunity for those who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to a beloved retail brand.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Friendly and welcoming attitude towards customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the store is ready for customers, providing a speedy shopping experience.
• Support customers with queries and assist with Click & Collect parcels.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Digital Tools

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Working as part of a small team to ensure that all aspects of the store are ready for our customers to provide a convenient and speedy shopping experience
• Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves across the store, serving customers on checkouts, supporting with deliveries and keeping the store well-presented, clean and tidy
• Picking and selecting the best quality products on the shop floor for customers using our On-demand grocery ordering service and assisting customers with Click & Collect parcels.
• Always ready to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help
• Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery products

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers
• Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high energy environment, and thrives in being part of a team
• Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems
• Always prepared to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store - you’ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have opportunities to learn, develop and try new things
• Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly
• Have great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for our customers

Working for us has great rewards:

We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:

• Discount card –10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
• Free food and hot drinks - provided for Colleagues in all our stores
• Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
• Wellbeing support– including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Qualifications

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.

To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range ofenhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleaguesresources to help themunderstand and support their role and theirteam effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek toensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face.

We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a lookhere.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.

Responsibilities

Working in our stores:

Our Local stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community, either in a city centre, railway station or more rural environment, providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality and great service. As one of our Trading Assistants, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our Local stores are set up brilliantly to give our customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.

Eligibility:

• The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and type of goods (alcohol, tobacco etc) that you may be required to handle.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK