Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's; Stirling; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Trading Assistants. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the store is well-stocked and welcoming while providing exceptional customer service. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively with your team to create an enjoyable shopping experience. With opportunities for personal development and a range of market-leading benefits, this position offers a chance to grow within a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you are passionate about food and community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Friendly and welcoming attitude towards customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock and replenish items across the store.
• Serve customers and assist with inquiries.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Education

School-leaving age

Tools

Digital Tools

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

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
• Flexible and committed to high standards across the store, with opportunities to learn and develop new skills
• Willing to learn new digital tools and technology
• 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 on Fridays and Saturdays, 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: Company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: Purchase shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts: Offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: Including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support

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

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where everyone can thrive and feel welcome. We offer family leave, support for carers, development opportunities, mentorship, training, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.

Support during application and interview: If you require reasonable adjustments, please inform us, and we will support you.

Working in our stores:

Our stores are fast-paced, community-focused environments where food is our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you will help ensure the store is well-stocked, welcoming, and provides excellent service to our customers.

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 shifts start before 6am or end after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old