Trading Assistant - Shift

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Nightshift Trading Assistant, working overnight to ensure the store is prepared for customers. You'll collect stock, assist customers, and maintain a clean shopping environment while enjoying market-leading benefits.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Employer matching pension contributions

Discounted share purchases

Shopping discounts on various services

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Enjoys working overnight in a fast-paced, physical environment.
• Friendly and welcoming with enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Responsible and proactive in owning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages.
• Serving customers efficiently when the store is open.
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery products.

Skills

Customer Service

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 efficiently when the store is open, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help
• Date checking fresh produce and grocery products
• Assisting across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries
• Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to 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 and welcoming, with enthusiasm for helping customers
• Responsible and proactive in owning tasks and solving problems
• Flexible and willing to work across the store, fully trained in various skills with opportunities to learn and develop
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology
• Attentive to detail, 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 every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
• Free food and hot drinks: provided in all stores
• Generous holiday entitlement: based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension: employer matching between 4-7.5% of contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: discounted share purchases
• Shopping discounts: offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support

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

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to inclusivity, supporting colleagues with family leave, carer support, and resources for personal and professional growth. Our networks promote representation and help remove barriers. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. Learn more about our commitment here.

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

Working in our stores:

Our stores operate around the clock in vibrant communities, offering value, quality, and service. As a Nightshift Trading Assistant, you'll work overnight to ensure the store is prepared to serve our customers effectively.

Eligibility:

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