Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trading Assistant, where you'll be at the heart of the community, ensuring that customers receive outstanding service and quality products. In this part-time role, you will engage with customers, assist in stock replenishment, and maintain a tidy store environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee well-being, this role offers flexible working hours and a supportive team atmosphere. Embrace the opportunity to learn new skills while contributing to a vibrant retail experience that values both customers and colleagues alike.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching 4-7.5%

Share schemes at discounted prices

Shopping discounts on various services

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse to replenish items in the store.
• Serve customers and provide helpful recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Job description

Rate: £12.45 per hour
Location: Stirling Store, Stirling, FK8 1RA
Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Retail
Closing date: 14 May 2025
Requisition ID: 304380

Working in our stores:

Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality, and great service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be the key ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to give our customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.

• You must have the 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 old.

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-stocked.
• Serving customers effectively, supporting with questions, and proactively offering assistance.
• Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide helpful recommendations.
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery products.
• Supporting across the store and assisting with deliveries as needed.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly and welcoming, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment, and a team player.
• Responsible and proactive in owning tasks and solving problems.
• Flexible and committed to working to a high standard across the store, with opportunities to learn new skills.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology.
• Attention to detail, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store, enhancing the shopping experience.

Working for us has great rewards:

We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training:

• 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 our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement: based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension: we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts: on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support: including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and guidance.

Please note: our vacancies may close quickly; we encourage early applications.

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer, supporting colleagues’ full potential and ensuring every customer feels welcome.

Our initiatives include enhanced leave options, resources for understanding roles, internal networks for representation, mentorship, training, and career pathways. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit our website. If you require reasonable adjustments during application or interview, please let us know, and we will support you.