Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retailer as a Trading Assistant where you will play a vital role in ensuring the store is well-stocked and welcoming. You will provide excellent customer service, assist with stock replenishment, and maintain a tidy store environment. Enjoy market-leading benefits, including discounts and wellbeing support, while working in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

Benefits

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be above school-leaving age.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse to replenish items.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with questions.
• Check the freshness of produce and grocery items.

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 tidy and well-presented
• Providing excellent customer service by assisting with questions and proactively offering help
• Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to make helpful recommendations
• Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items
• Supporting store operations and assisting with deliveries as needed

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, energetic environment and being part of a team
• Responsible, proactive, and able to solve problems independently
• Flexible and willing to learn new skills and adapt to different tasks
• Comfortable using digital tools and technology
• Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store to enhance customer 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; increased to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday; 15% off at Argos every pay day
• Free food and hot drinks: Provided in all stores
• Generous holiday entitlement: Based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension: Company matches contributions between 4-7.5%
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: Opportunity to buy shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts: Special offers on gym memberships, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: Access to Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and guidance

Please note that vacancies may close quickly, so early application is encouraged.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where everyone can succeed and feel welcome. We offer family leave, support for carers, resources for understanding roles, and internal networks promoting diversity and representation. We provide development opportunities such as mentorship, training, and career pathways. To learn more about our inclusivity initiatives, please visit our website. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Responsibilities:

Our stores are dynamic, community-focused environments. As a Trading Assistant, you will help ensure the store is well-stocked, welcoming, and provides excellent service, making it a great place for customers to shop.

Eligibility:

• Must be above the school-leaving age in your country School leaving age - GOV.UK
• 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