Trading Assistant

Sainsbury’s Group; Melksham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in Melksham is looking for enthusiastic colleagues to replenish stock and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include collecting items, assisting customers, and maintaining store organization. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for teamwork. Opportunities for training and development are available.

Benefits

10% discount after four weeks, increasing to 15% on certain days

Free food and hot drinks for colleagues

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions matched up to 7.5%

Discounted Sainsbury's share schemes

Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be above school-leaver age.
• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Must be at least 18 years old if shifts are earlier than 6am or later than 11pm.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse to replenish items.
• Provide great customer service and support.
• Check freshness of produce and grocery products.
• Assist with deliveries and other store tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping our shelves tidy and full of well-presented products

Always ready to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help

Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations

Date checking fresh produce and grocery products

Helping across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries as required

What makes a great Sainsbury\'s Colleague

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers
• Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high energy environment, and thrives in being part of a team
• Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems
• Always prepared to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store - you\'ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have opportunities to learn, develop and try new things
• Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly
• Have great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for our customers

You must be above the school-leaver age in your country

You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK

If the shifts for this role cover hours earlier than 6am or later than 11pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age.

Requirements

Qualifications: An inclusive place to work and shop. We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look .Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.

Working for us has great rewards

We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:

• Discount card - 10% off at Sainsbury\'s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury\'s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
• Free food and hot drinks - provided for Colleagues in all our stores
• Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension - we\'ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
• Sainsbury\'s share schemes - buy Sainsbury\'s shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts - special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
• Wellbeing support - including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues