Trading Assistant - Shift

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

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking a Nightshift Trading Assistant to ensure a great shopping experience. This role involves stock replenishment, customer service, and maintaining store standards during overnight shifts. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive benefits and an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Enjoys working overnight in a fast-paced, physical environment.
• Comfortable using digital tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock and replenishing items across the store.
• Serving customers and assisting with questions.
• Supporting store operations and helping with deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

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 clean, tidy, and well-presented.
• Serving customers effectively when the store is open, assisting with questions, and proactively offering help.
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery products.
• Supporting store operations and helping with deliveries as needed.
• Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Enjoys working overnight in a fast-paced, physical environment, whether alone or as part of a team.
• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Responsible and proactive in owning tasks and solving problems.
• Flexible and committed to high standards across store duties, with opportunities to learn new skills.
• Comfortable using 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 on weekends, 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: Purchase shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts: Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support: Including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply early.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, supporting colleagues' full potential and ensuring every customer feels welcome. We offer various support and development opportunities, celebrate diversity, and provide resources to help colleagues succeed. To learn more about our inclusivity initiatives, please visit here.

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

Responsibilities:

Our stores operate around the clock in a fast-paced environment, serving as vital community hubs. As a Nightshift Trading Assistant, you’ll be essential in preparing the store overnight to ensure a great shopping experience for our customers.

Eligibility:

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