Trading Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Cromer; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Trading Assistant in Cromer, where you will provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced store environment. You'll be responsible for stock replenishment, maintaining store cleanliness, and assisting customers with inquiries. Enjoy a variety of benefits including discounts, comprehensive training, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Discount card

Industry-leading training

Free food and drinks

Holiday entitlement

Shopping discounts

Family leave

Pension scheme

Colleague networks

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Replenishing stock and serving customers at checkouts.
• Providing excellent customer service and assisting with questions.
• Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Job description

Working hours:

The weekly hours for this role will be scheduled within the times shown in the availability table above. We will schedule your confirmed weekly hours within these times and provide you with 3 weeks’ notice of when your shifts will be. We will discuss your availability and the hours you can work at interview.

*Please only apply for ONE vacancy, candidates will be considered for all available positions. Any additional applications will be withdrawn.

Eligibility:

• You must be above the school-leaver age in your country
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK

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 Trading Assistants, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to give our customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Replenishing stock, serving customers at checkouts, and maintaining well-presented, clean, and tidy shelves
• Providing excellent customer service, assisting with questions, and proactively offering help
• Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to make recommendations
• Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems, and working collaboratively
• Flexible and willing to work across various store areas, with opportunities to learn and develop new skills
• Confident in using new technology effectively
• Attention to detail to keep the store clean and clutter-free

Benefits of working with us include:

• 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% off at Argos on pay days
• Industry-leading training – comprehensive training and regular performance reviews
• Free food and drinks – provided in-store
• Holiday entitlement – based on hours worked
• Shopping discounts – on gym memberships, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
• Family leave – maternity and paternity leave
• Pension scheme – Sainsbury’s matches contributions between 4-7%
• Colleague networks – internal groups promoting inclusivity and representation
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – options to buy shares at discounted prices and via salary sacrifice
• Wellbeing support – including access to Employee Assistance Programmes

Application process:

The process involves two stages:

1. Stage 1: Apply online, answer eligibility questions, watch a role video, and complete a 15-minute skills assessment.
2. Stage 2: Successful candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview at the store.

We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.