Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trading Assistant to join their vibrant team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the store is well-stocked and presented, while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. You'll assist customers with inquiries, maintain product freshness, and support store operations. This position offers a chance to be part of a community-focused workplace that values its employees and provides excellent training and development opportunities. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy helping others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

10% Discount Card

Free Food and Hot Drinks

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contributions

Share Purchase Opportunities

Shopping Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Friendly and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock and replenish store items while keeping shelves tidy.
• Serve customers effectively and assist with questions.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Education

School Leaving Age

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish store items, keeping shelves tidy and well-presented
• Serve customers effectively, assisting with questions and proactively offering help
• Gain product knowledge to provide recommendations
• Check the freshness of produce and grocery items
• Support store operations and assist with 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 able to solve problems independently
• Flexible and committed to working to a high standard across the store; training will be provided in various skills
• Willing to learn new digital tools and technology
• Detail-oriented, maintaining 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; increases to 15% at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
• Free food and hot drinks: provided in all stores
• Holiday entitlement: generous, based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension: company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: opportunity to buy shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts: special offers on gyms, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support

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

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to inclusivity, providing support such as family leave, resources for colleagues and carers, and internal networks to promote diversity and remove barriers. We offer development opportunities including mentorship, training, and career pathways. To learn more, please visit our inclusivity page here.

If you require reasonable adjustments during application or interview, please let us know, and we will support you.

Responsibilities:

Our stores are fast-paced, community-focused environments where food is our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you'll ensure the store is well-prepared to provide outstanding value, quality, and service to our customers.

Eligibility:

• You must be above the school-leaving age in your country (School leaving age)
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK
• If shifts include hours before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old