Trading Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic colleagues to join their team. This role involves providing excellent customer service, ensuring store cleanliness, and maintaining stock levels. With a strong focus on teamwork and problem-solving, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy market-leading benefits, including generous discounts, holiday entitlement, and wellbeing support. If you're ready to contribute to a welcoming shopping experience and grow with a company committed to inclusivity and development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with contributions

Share schemes

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Friendly and welcoming attitude towards customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse to replenish shelves.
• Assist customers and enhance their shopping experience.
• Ensure the store is clean and welcoming.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish store shelves, ensuring they are tidy and well-presented.
• Assist customers by answering questions and proactively offering help to enhance their shopping experience.
• Build knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide informed recommendations.
• Check the freshness of produce and grocery items.
• Support across the store and assist with deliveries as needed.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment as part of a team.
• Responsible, proactive, and capable of solving problems independently.
• Flexible and willing to learn new skills and digital tools.
• Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store environment.

Benefits of Working with Us

We 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 period.
• Free food and hot drinks in stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Pension scheme with company contributions of 4-7.5%.
• Share schemes, discounts on gym memberships, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support, including access to Employee Assistance Programmes.

Qualifications

We are committed to inclusivity and support for all colleagues. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, and career progression pathways. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us.

Responsibilities

Working in our stores involves:

• Ensuring the store is well-stocked, clean, and welcoming.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Meeting eligibility requirements, including Right to Work in the UK and age restrictions for certain shifts.

About Sainsbury’s

We serve the community through online shopping and in-store experiences, helping everyone eat better.