Trading Assistant - Local

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

Job summary

Join a leading retailer as a Trading Assistant, where you'll ensure a great shopping experience for customers. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, assisting with stock replenishment, serving at checkouts, and maintaining store standards. Enjoy market-leading benefits, including discounts and training opportunities, while being part of an inclusive team focused on community and quality service.

Benefits

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Friendly and welcoming with enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Happy working in a fast-paced, physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure store readiness for customers and maintain cleanliness.
• Collect stock and serve customers at checkouts.
• Assist with inquiries and provide product recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Working as part of a small team to ensure that all aspects of the store are ready for our customers, providing a convenient and speedy shopping experience.
• Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves, serving customers at checkouts, supporting with deliveries, and maintaining a clean and well-presented store.
• Picking and selecting high-quality products on the shop floor for customers using our On-demand grocery ordering service and assisting with Click & Collect parcels.
• Always ready to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with inquiries, and proactively offering help.
• Building good knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide helpful recommendations.
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery items to ensure freshness and quality.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Happy working in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment, and thrives as part of a team.
• Takes responsibility for tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
• Willing to work flexibly and to a high standard across the store; full training will be provided to develop a variety of skills and learn new ones.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to perform your role effectively.
• Great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter-free, and always aiming to enhance the shopping experience for customers.

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 for colleagues in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – 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, offering confidential support and guidance.

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

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome.

Our colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to help understand and support their roles. Our internal networks promote true representation, helping to identify and remove barriers.

We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.

Should you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will support you.

Working in our stores:

Our local stores are fast-paced, community-focused environments where food is our passion. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be key to ensuring our stores are set up to provide outstanding value, quality, and service.

Eligibility:

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