Trading Assistant - Shift

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Nightshift Trading Assistants to ensure the store is well-prepared overnight. This role involves collecting stock, serving customers, and maintaining a clean environment. With a focus on teamwork and customer service, you'll thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere while receiving comprehensive training. Enjoy great rewards such as discounts, free food, and wellbeing support. If you're ready to contribute to a vibrant community hub and enhance your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with contributions

Share schemes at discounted prices

Shopping discounts on various services

Wellbeing support access

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older due to working hours and handling alcohol.
• Enthusiasm for helping customers and working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock and replenish items across the store.
• Serve customers efficiently and assist with questions.
• Check the freshness of produce and grocery products.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping shelves clean, tidy, and well-presented.
2. Serve customers efficiently during store hours, assisting with questions and proactively offering help.
3. Check the freshness of produce and grocery products.
4. Support across the store and assist with deliveries as needed.
5. Build knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

1. Enjoy working overnight in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment, whether alone or in a team.
2. Friendly and welcoming, with enthusiasm for helping customers.
3. Take responsibility for tasks and use initiative to solve problems.
4. Work flexibly across the store to a high standard; full training provided to learn new skills.
5. Comfortable with learning to use digital tools and technology.
6. Attention to detail, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store.

Working for us has great rewards:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday; 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks in all stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension scheme with company contributions between 4-7.5%.
• Share schemes allowing purchase of Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications:

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer, supporting colleagues with family leave, resources, and development opportunities. We celebrate diversity and aim to remove barriers to success. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Responsibilities:

Working in our stores, which operate around the clock and serve as community hubs, requires dedication. As a Nightshift Trading Assistant, you will ensure the store is well-prepared overnight to provide excellent service to customers.

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

About the company:

Shop online at Sainsbury's for groceries, clothing, homewares, electricals, financial services, and more. We aim to help everyone eat better.