Trading Assistant - Shift

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Nightshift Trading Assistants to join their team. This role involves working overnight to ensure the store is well-stocked and presented for customers. You will enjoy a dynamic environment where teamwork and customer service are paramount. With generous benefits, including discounts and wellbeing support, this position offers a chance to grow and develop new skills while contributing to a positive shopping experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to help others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

10% Discount Card

Free Food and Hot Drinks

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contributions

Share Schemes

Shopping Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, physical environment.
• Take responsibility for tasks and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse to replenish items across the store.
• Serve customers efficiently and assist with questions.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping shelves clean, tidy, and well-presented.
• Serve customers efficiently when the store is open, support with questions, and proactively offer help.
• Date check fresh produce and grocery products.
• Assist across the store as needed and support with deliveries.
• Build knowledge about products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Enjoy working overnight in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, whether independently or as part of a team.
• Be friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Take responsibility for tasks and use initiative to solve problems.
• Be flexible and productive across the store, with opportunities to learn new skills through full training.
• Be comfortable using new digital tools and technology.
• Pay great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter-free 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 – 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, vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.

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

Qualifications

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to inclusivity, providing resources, development opportunities, and celebrating diversity. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Responsibilities

Working in our stores:

Our stores operate around the clock, serving local communities with value, quality, and service. As a Nightshift Trading Assistant, you’ll play a key role in setting up the store overnight to ensure a great shopping experience for our customers.

• The minimum age for this role is 18, due to working hours and handling certain goods.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

About the company

Shop online at Sainsbury's for groceries, clothing, homewares, electricals, and more. We’re dedicated to helping everyone eat better.