Trading Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Trading Assistants to join their vibrant stores. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring shelves are stocked and tidy while delivering outstanding customer service. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working alongside a supportive team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow within a company that values inclusivity and provides excellent training and benefits. Join a community-focused team where your contributions will enhance the shopping experience for all customers.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Discounted shares purchase

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about helping customers and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store.

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock from the warehouse and replenishing items across the store.
• Serving customers and providing product recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Digital Literacy

Education

Above 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 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
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery products
• Assisting across the store as needed and supporting deliveries

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, energetic environment and being part of a team
• Owning tasks, using initiative to solve problems
• Willing to work flexibly and learn new skills through training
• Comfortable with using 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 Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% 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 shares purchase
• Shopping discounts: offers on gym memberships, holidays, vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: including free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Please note: vacancies may close quickly; apply early.

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to inclusivity, supporting colleagues with family leave, resources, and representation through networks and initiatives. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training, and celebrate diversity. For more details, please visit here.

Support during application or interview: Reasonable adjustments can be provided upon request.

Working in our stores:

Our stores are vibrant, community-focused, and customer-centric. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our stores are welcoming, well-stocked, and provide outstanding service to our customers.

Eligibility:

• Above the school-leaving age (GOV.UK)
• Right to Work in the UK
• If shifts include hours before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old