Trading Assistant - Shift

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain seeks a Trading Assistant in Bath. This full-time role involves working overnight hours, collecting stock, serving customers, and maintaining store presentation. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about customer service and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a nightshift premium, employee discounts, holiday entitlement, and wellbeing support. Applications are encouraged as vacancies may close quickly.

Benefits

Nightshift premium

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum application age is 18 due to working hours.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages.
• Serve customers and assist with inquiries.
• Date-check fresh produce and grocery products.
• Assist with deliveries as required.

Skills

Work in fast-paced environment

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

Bath Store – Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd

Location: Bath, Somerset, BA1 2DR

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Role: Trading Assistant

Full time, 36 hours per week

Shift Hours

• Wednesday: 22:00 – 07:00
• Thursday: 21:00 – 07:00
• Friday: 21:00 – 07:00
• Saturday: 21:00 – 07:00

Closing date

10 January 2026

Working in our stores

Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same, especially during our busiest and most magical time of the year. They are at the heart of the local community providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As a Trading Assistant, you will be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to give our customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.

Eligibility

• The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and type of goods (alcohol, etc.) that you may be required to handle.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

What you’ll be doing

• Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish a variety of items across the store, keeping shelves clean, tidy and full of well‑presented products.
• Always ready to serve customers brilliantly when the store is open, supporting with any questions and proactively offering help.
• Date‑checking fresh produce and grocery products.
• Helping across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries as required.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Happy working overnight in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, often on own but also thriving in a team.
• Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
• Always prepared to work flexibly and productively across the store to a high standard – fully trained in a variety of skills, with opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly.
• Has great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for customers.

Working for us has great rewards

• Nightshift premium – a further £2.45 per hour paid for work between midnight and 5 am.
• Discount card – 10 % off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; increases to 15 % discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15 % off at Argos on each pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks – provided for colleagues in all stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – Sainsbury’s will match 4–7.5 % of your 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 – free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

Important notice

Please note that vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Contact

If you need an update on your application, contact the store you applied to. Find contact details for all Sainsbury’s stores here (https://hdhe.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/jobs/preview/400044011/apply/email?mode=location).

Inclusive workplace

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to help them understand and support their role. Our internal networks seek true representation for everyone, removing barriers and fostering inclusion. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, and career pathways, celebrating diversity through initiatives and events. Learn more about our commitment to inclusivity here (https://example.com).

Disability confident

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through an online assessment prioritising those with the highest score matching essential criteria.

Reasonable adjustments

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