Trading Assistant - Shift

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

Job summary

Sainsbury's is seeking a Nightshift Trading Assistant to work overnight in a fast-paced store environment. The role involves stock replenishment, customer service, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and enjoy working as part of a team. Competitive benefits include discounts, free food, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Discounted share purchases

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Enjoy working overnight in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Detail-oriented and responsible in task ownership.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse and replenish items.
• Serve customers and assist with inquiries.
• Date check fresh produce and grocery products.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

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 with enthusiasm when the store is open, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery products
• Assisting across the store and supporting deliveries as needed
• Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Enjoy working overnight in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy 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 willing to work across the store to a high standard; fully trained in various skills with opportunities to learn and develop
• Comfortable learning new digital tools and technology
• Detail-oriented, 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 Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% 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 – employer matches between 4-7.5% of contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchases
• Shopping discounts – 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

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

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer, where every colleague can succeed and every customer feels welcome. We offer support such as enhanced discretionary leave for families, resources for understanding and supporting your role and team, and internal networks promoting representation and removing barriers. We also provide development opportunities like mentorship, training, and career pathways. To learn more, please visit here.

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

Working in our stores:

Our stores are fast-paced, community-focused environments where food is our passion. As a Nightshift Trading Assistant, you’ll work overnight to ensure our stores are set up to deliver outstanding value, quality, and service.

Eligibility:

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