Trading Assistant - Shift

Sainsbury’s Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A major UK retail chain is looking for a Store Colleague who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include replenishing stock, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring a clean store. Candidates should be over 18 and eligible to work in the UK. The role offers additional nightshift pay, generous discounts, and benefits such as a pension scheme and well-being support.

Benefits

Nightshift premium

Discount card

Free food and drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Well-being support

Discretionary leave

Qualifications

• Must be 18 due to the handling of age-restricted products.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock from the warehouse to replenish items.
• Serving customers and addressing inquiries.
• Date-checking fresh produce.
• Supporting deliveries as needed.
• Building knowledge of products and promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and type of goods (alcohol, etc.) that you may be required to handle.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish a variety of items across the store, keeping shelves clean, tidy and full of well‑presented products.
• Always ready to serve customers brilliantly when the store is open, supporting with any questions and proactively offering help.
• Date‑checking fresh produce and grocery products.
• Helping across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries as required.
• Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations.

What Makes a Great Sainsbury's Colleague

• Happy working overnight in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, often on your own but also thrives in teamwork.
• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
• Always prepared to work flexibly and productively across the store to a high standard – fully trained in a variety of skills, earning opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
• Comfortable learning new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly.
• Have great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for customers.

Benefits & Rewards

• Nightshift premium – a further £2.45 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 5 am.
• Discount card – 10 % off at Sainsbury's, Argos, To, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15 % at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday, and 15 % off at Argos every payday.
• Free food and hot drinks – provided for colleagues in all stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – company matches between 4 % and 7.5 % of your contributions.
• Sainsbury's share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Well‑being support – free access to the Employee Assistance Programme for confidential help and guidance.
• Additional discretionary leave for families and support for carers.

Contract Details & Availability

Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available. Please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.