Trading Assistant

Sainsburys; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket is seeking a part-time Trading Assistant for their Armagh location. Responsibilities include replenishing stock, assisting customers, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and exhibit a strong customer service focus. Competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits included.

Benefits

10% discount at stores after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Shares buy scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a high energy environment.
• Flexible in tasks and responsibilities.
• Awareness of customer service principles.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock and replenish shelves effectively.
• Provide excellent customer support and assistance.
• Check dates of fresh produce and grocery items.

Skills

Friendly and welcoming

Physical stamina

Problem-solving initiative

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Trading Assistant Rate: £12.60 per hour
Location: Armagh Store, Armagh, BT61 9AJ
Hours: Part time, 12 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Retail
Closing date: 23 September 2025

Shift pattern

• 2 week alternative pattern
• Monday: 18:00 - 22:00
• Wednesday: 18:00 - 22:00
• Sunday: 17:00 - 21:00

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 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

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

Additional information

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

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 here.

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