Trading Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a community-focused team as a Trading Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring our store is well-prepared to serve customers. This position offers a dynamic and energetic environment, ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced settings. You'll engage with customers, assist with stock replenishment, and maintain high standards of service. Enjoy market-leading benefits, including discounts, free food, and a supportive workplace culture that values inclusivity and development opportunities. If you're enthusiastic and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Education

Above 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 help
• Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations
• Checking the freshness of produce and grocery items
• Assisting across the store and supporting deliveries as needed

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment and being part of a team
• Responsible, proactive, and problem-solving
• Flexible and committed to high standards across the store; training provided to develop various skills
• Comfortable with learning new digital tools and technology
• Detail-oriented, maintaining cleanliness and creating the best 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 on Fridays and Saturdays; 15% off at Argos on pay days
• Free food and hot drinks: provided in all stores
• Holiday entitlement: based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension: company matches between 4-7.5%
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: buy shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts: offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: including free access to Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance

Please note: Vacancies may close quickly; early application is encouraged.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to inclusivity, offering support such as discretionary leave, resources for understanding roles, and internal networks promoting representation. We provide development opportunities like mentorship, training, and career pathways, celebrating diversity through initiatives and events. For more information, please see here.

Reasonable adjustments: If needed during application or interview, please inform us, and we will support you.

Responsibilities in our stores:

Our stores are fast-paced and community-focused, providing value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll help ensure the store is well-prepared to serve our customers effectively.

Eligibility:

• Above school-leaving age in your country School leaving age - GOV.UK
• Right to Work in the UK
• If shifts start before 6am or end after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old