Trading Assistant - Shift

Sainsbury's; Colne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nightshift Trading Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the store is well-stocked and ready for customers during overnight hours. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With a focus on teamwork and attention to detail, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a clean and inviting store atmosphere. Enjoy market-leading benefits and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is proactive in solving problems.
• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock and replenishing items across the store.
• Serving customers and assisting with inquiries during store hours.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Job description

This vacancy is only suitable for applicants over the age of 18 due to the working time directive. Under 18s need not apply and will not be interviewed. Please be advised that this role is incredibly fast-paced and involves heavy lifting.

What you’ll be doing:

1. 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.
2. Serving customers efficiently when the store is open, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help.
3. Checking the freshness and validity of produce and grocery products.
4. Assisting across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries.
5. Building product knowledge to provide recommendations and promote our services and promotions.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

1. Enjoys working overnight in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, whether alone or as part of a team.
2. Friendly, welcoming, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
3. Responsible and proactive in solving problems and owning tasks.
4. Flexible and willing to work across various store areas, with opportunities to learn new skills.
5. Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology.
6. Attentive to detail, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store environment.

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 every Friday and Saturday, 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 – employer matching of 4-7.5% of contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – opportunity to 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.

Qualifications

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome.

Our colleagues may be entitled to additional discretionary leave for families and support for carers. We provide resources to help understand and support roles and team dynamics. Our internal networks promote representation and help remove barriers.

We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help colleagues grow. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit our website.

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

Responsibilities

Working in our stores:

Our stores are fast-paced, 24/7 environments where food is our passion. They serve as community hubs, offering value, quality, and service. As a Nightshift Trading Assistant, you will be the key to ensuring our stores are prepared to serve our customers effectively overnight.

Eligibility:

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