Trading Assistant - Shift

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

Job summary

Sainsbury's is seeking a Nightshift Trading Assistant to work overnight, ensuring effective store operations. Responsibilities include stock replenishment, customer service, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

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 environment.
• Friendly and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Detail-oriented and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock using heavy roll cages for replenishment.
• Serving customers and assisting with inquiries.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy store.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish a variety of items across the store, keeping our shelves clean, tidy, and well-presented.
• Serving customers efficiently 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 with deliveries as needed.
• Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to help provide recommendations.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Enjoys working overnight in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment, whether alone or as part of a team.
• Friendly, welcoming, with enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Responsible, proactive, and able to solve problems independently.
• Flexible and willing to work across different store areas, eager to learn new skills and develop.
• Comfortable with 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:

• 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% off 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 – company matches between 4-7.5% of 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 for confidential support and guidance.

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, where every colleague can achieve their potential, and every customer feels welcome. We offer support for families, carers, mentorship, training, career progression, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please click here.

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

Responsibilities:

Our stores are fast-paced, around-the-clock environments, at the heart of the community, offering value, quality, and service. As a Nightshift Trading Assistant, you’ll work overnight to ensure our stores are set up to serve customers effectively.

Eligibility:

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