Services Assistant

Sainsbury's; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Services Assistant, where you'll provide exceptional service in a fast-paced store environment. You'll assist customers, manage transactions, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy great benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Discount card for Sainsbury’s and Argos

Free food and drinks in stores

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with contributions

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be above school-leaver age and have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers at checkouts and kiosks.
• Picking quality products for customers.
• Handling complaints and refunds.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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Working in our stores:

Our 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 providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality and great service. As one of our Services Assistants, you’ll be the special ingredient that provides the very best shopping experience for our customers.

Eligibility:

• You must be above the school-leaver age in your country (School leaving age - GOV.UK)
• If the shifts for this role cover hours earlier than 6am or later than 11pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK

What you’ll be doing:

• Serving and supporting customers at checkouts, self-service tills, kiosks, or petrol stations, and proactively offering help
• Picking quality products for customers using our On-demand grocery ordering service and assisting with Click & Collect parcels
• Building product knowledge to provide recommendations
• Handling complaints, refunds, shelf tickets, and advertising
• Working flexibly across the store as needed

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly and welcoming with enthusiasm for helping customers
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and a team player
• Responsible and proactive in solving problems
• Flexible and committed to high standards, with opportunities to learn and develop
• Willing to learn new digital tools and technology
• Detail-oriented, maintaining the store's cleanliness and creating a great shopping experience

Rewards:

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

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s on weekends, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
• Free food and drinks in stores
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave
• Pension scheme with company contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes
• Shopping discounts on gym memberships, holidays, vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support, including free Employee Assistance Programme

Note: Our vacancies may close quickly; we encourage early application.

Our commitment:

We are dedicated to inclusivity, offering development opportunities, mentorship, and celebrating diversity. We support colleagues with resources and adjustments needed for application and work stages. Learn more about our inclusivity initiatives here.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Retail

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