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Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's

South Molton

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 22,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is looking for a Trading Assistant in South Molton. You will be a key player in enhancing the customer shopping experience, supporting in stock replenishment and ensuring cleanliness in the store. The role offers a dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork and customer service, providing ample training and benefits.

Benefits

10-15% discount card
Free food and hot drinks
Generous holiday entitlement
Pension matching contributions
Shopping discounts on gym memberships and holidays
Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

  • Friendly and enthusiastic in helping customers.
  • Adaptable to new digital tools and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Responsible and proactive.

Responsibilities

  • Collecting stock from the warehouse to replenish items.
  • Serving customers and assisting across the store.
  • Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products.

Skills

Customer service
Flexibility
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Teamwork

Education

Above school-leaver age
Right to Work in the UK

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 shelves tidy and well-presented.
  • Serving customers with enthusiasm, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help.
  • Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to assist customers effectively.
  • Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products.
  • Assisting across the store as needed and supporting deliveries.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

  • Friendly, welcoming, with enthusiasm for helping customers.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and a team player.
  • Responsible and proactive in solving problems.
  • Flexible, eager to learn new skills, and committed to high standards.
  • Adaptable to new digital tools and technology.
  • Attention to detail, maintaining cleanliness and creating a great 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 on Fridays and Saturdays, 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 purchases.
  • Shopping discounts: Offers on gym memberships, holidays, vouchers, and more.
  • Wellbeing support: Including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note: Our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early applications.

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to inclusivity, providing support and development opportunities, celebrating diversity, and ensuring every colleague and customer feels welcome. For more information on our inclusivity initiatives, please visit our website. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, let us know.

Responsibilities:

Our stores are fast-paced environments where food is our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll ensure the store is set up to give customers everything they expect from Sainsbury’s.

Eligibility:

  • Above the school-leaver age in your country.
  • Right to Work in the UK.
  • If working hours extend before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old.
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