Trading Assistant - Local

TN United Kingdom; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Trading Assistant to join their dynamic team in Eastleigh. The role involves ensuring the store is well-prepared for customers, providing excellent service, and maintaining a clean shopping environment. With opportunities for growth and a range of benefits, this position is ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy helping others.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Friendly and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible and proactive in owning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the store is ready for customers and provide a speedy shopping experience.
• Collect stock from the warehouse and replenish shelves.
• Assist customers with questions and provide recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Job Responsibilities:

1. Work as part of a small team to ensure the store is ready for customers, providing a convenient and speedy shopping experience.
2. Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves, serve customers at checkouts, support deliveries, and keep the store well-presented, clean, and tidy.
3. Select high-quality products on the shop floor for customers using our on-demand grocery ordering service and assist with Click & Collect parcels.
4. Always be ready to serve customers, support with questions, and proactively offer help.
5. Build knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide helpful recommendations.
6. Check the freshness of produce and grocery products regularly.

What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment, and thrives in a team setting.
• 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 and develop new skills.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology.
• Attentive to detail, 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 our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – company matches between 4-7.5% of your contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – opportunity to buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and guidance.

Additional Information:

Our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early application.

Working in Our Stores:

Our local stores are dynamic environments where no two days are the same. They serve as community hubs, offering outstanding value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you will be key to ensuring our stores are well-prepared to meet customer needs.

• The minimum application age is 18 due to working hours and handling of goods like alcohol and tobacco.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

An Inclusive Place to Work and Shop:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing support, development opportunities, and celebrating differences through various initiatives. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.