Trading Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic Trading Assistants to join their team. In this fast-paced role, you'll be the friendly face of the store, ensuring shelves are stocked and customers receive excellent service. With opportunities to learn new skills and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. Enjoy market-leading benefits, including generous discounts and wellbeing support, as you contribute to creating a welcoming shopping experience for the community.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Friendly and welcoming demeanor with enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Adaptable to using new digital tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock and replenish items across the store.
• Serve customers and assist with questions effectively.
• Maintain a clean and clutter-free store environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

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 effectively, supporting with questions, and proactively offering assistance
• Building product knowledge to provide recommendations on our products, services, and promotions
• Checking the freshness and date labels on produce and grocery items
• Assisting across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, with enthusiasm for helping customers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, energetic environment and a team player
• Responsible, proactive, and problem-solving
• Flexible and committed to high standards, with opportunities to learn new skills
• Adaptable to using 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 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 – buy shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts – special 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 such as enhanced leave for families, resources for colleagues, and diversity initiatives. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit our website. If you need reasonable adjustments during application or interview, please inform us.

Responsibilities:

Our stores are fast-paced, community-focused environments. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll ensure the store is well-stocked, welcoming, and ready to serve our customers' needs 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