Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's; Farnham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Trading Assistants to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in maintaining store operations, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced setting, be proactive problem solvers, and possess a keen attention to detail. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal development, this opportunity offers not only a chance to grow your skills but also to contribute to a community-focused workplace. Join a team that values its colleagues and offers generous benefits, including discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be above school-leaver age and have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Willingness to learn new skills and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock to replenish items and keeping shelves tidy.
• Serving customers and answering questions proactively.
• Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Education

Right to Work in the UK

Tools

Digital Tools

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
• Serving customers by answering questions and proactively offering help
• Building product knowledge to provide recommendations
• Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items
• Supporting store operations and deliveries as needed

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and a team player
• Responsible, proactive, and problem-solving
• Flexible and committed to high standards, with opportunities to learn new skills
• Willing to learn new digital tools and technology
• Detail-oriented, maintaining store cleanliness and creating a positive 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 our 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 – on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early applications.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where everyone can thrive and feel welcome. We offer family-related leave, support for carers, resources for understanding roles, and internal networks to promote diversity and inclusion. We also provide development opportunities like mentorship, training, and career progression. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.

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

Working in our stores:

Our stores are dynamic environments at the heart of the community, offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you will be key to ensuring our stores are well-prepared to serve our 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 working hours include before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old