Trading Assistant

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

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Trading Assistant, where you will be at the heart of a dynamic, community-focused environment. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings, enjoy helping customers, and want to contribute to a tidy and well-presented store. With opportunities for training and development, you will enhance your skills while enjoying generous benefits like discounts, free food, and a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about service and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Discounted share purchase options

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be above school-leaving age and have the right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock and replenish items across the store.
• Serve customers and assist with questions proactively.
• Check freshness of produce and support with deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

School-leaving age

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 actively, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help
• Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations
• Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products
• Assisting across the store and supporting with deliveries as required

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, and thrives as part of a team
• Responsible and proactive in owning tasks and solving problems
• Willing to work flexibly across the store and eager to learn new skills through training
• Adaptable to using new digital tools and technology effectively
• Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store to enhance the 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, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 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 between 4-7.5% of contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchase options
• Shopping discounts – on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support – including free access to Employee Assistance Programmes for confidential support

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early applications.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to inclusivity, ensuring all colleagues can reach their potential and every customer feels welcome. We offer family-friendly leave, support for carers, resources for understanding roles, and internal networks to promote representation and remove barriers. We provide development opportunities such as mentorship, training, and career pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us, and we will support you.

Responsibilities in our stores:

Our stores are dynamic, community-focused environments where food, value, quality, and service are paramount. As a Trading Assistant, you play a vital role in ensuring our stores are well-prepared to serve our 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 include before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old