Trading Assistant - Shift

Sainsbury's; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Nightshift Trading Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in keeping the store ready for customers. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a clean, organized store. This role offers a unique opportunity to work overnight, ensuring that shelves are stocked and the store is welcoming for all shoppers. With a commitment to inclusivity and development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within a supportive and rewarding workplace.

Benefits

Discount card: 10% off

Free food and hot drinks

Holiday entitlement

Pension with employer matching

Discounted shares purchase

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, physical environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers.

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock from the warehouse to replenish items across the store.
• Serving customers and assisting with questions during store hours.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

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 shelves clean, tidy, and well-presented
• Serving customers brilliantly when the store is open, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery products
• Assisting across the store and supporting deliveries as needed
• Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Enjoys working overnight in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Responsible, proactive, and able to solve problems independently
• Flexible and willing to learn new skills and use digital tools
• 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 on weekends and at Argos on pay days
• Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores
• Holiday entitlement: based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension: employer matching between 4-7.5%
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: discounted shares purchase
• Shopping discounts: offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support

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

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to inclusivity, supporting colleagues with family leave, resources, and representation through networks and initiatives. We offer development opportunities like mentorship and training, and celebrate diversity. For more, please see here.

Reasonable adjustments: if needed during application or interview, please let us know, and we will support you.

Responsibilities:

Working in our stores:

Our stores operate around the clock, serving as vital community hubs. As a Nightshift Trading Assistant, you'll work overnight to ensure the store is ready to serve customers effectively.

Eligibility:

• The minimum application age is 18, due to working hours and handling certain goods like alcohol.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.