Trading Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Trading Assistant to join their team in Radstock. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting stock, serving customers, and ensuring the store is well-prepared to meet customer needs. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and demonstrate a friendly, proactive attitude. Competitive benefits and a dynamic working environment await successful candidates.

Benefits

10% discount on Sainsbury’s merchandise

Free food and drinks provided in-store

Flexible holiday entitlement

Company pension matching

Access to share schemes

Discounts on gyms, restaurants, and vouchers

Access to Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Must be above school-leaving age in the UK.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• 18 years or older for shifts before 6am or after 11pm.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock and replenish items across the store.
• Serve customers and answer questions effectively.
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment.

Skills

Friendly

Enthusiastic

Problem-solving

Teamwork

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 our shelves tidy and well-presented
• Serving customers effectively, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help
• Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to assist customers better
• Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items
• Assisting across the store and supporting 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 problem-solving
• Flexible and committed to high standards, with opportunities to learn new skills
• Comfortable with learning new digital tools and technology
• Attention to detail to maintain a clean and clutter-free store, enhancing the shopping experience

Working for us has great rewards:

We offer competitive 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 day
• Free food and drinks: Provided in-store for colleagues
• Holiday entitlement: Based on hours worked, including maternity and paternity leave
• Pension: Company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: Purchase shares at discounted rates
• Shopping discounts: Offers on gyms, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: Access to confidential Employee Assistance Programmes

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

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to inclusivity, offering support for families and carers, and providing resources for development and growth. Our initiatives promote diversity and respect. To learn more, please visit our website.

Support during application and interviews: Let us know if you require reasonable adjustments.

Responsibilities:

Our stores are community hubs offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll help ensure the store is well-prepared to serve customers effectively.

Eligibility:

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