Trading Assistants

Sainsbury’s Group; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK retailer is seeking individuals to join their Christmas Champion team. Roles involve collecting stock, assisting customers, and ensuring smooth store operations during the festive season. Candidates should possess a friendly attitude, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and have a keen eye for detail. The position requires eligibility to work in the UK and may offer both temporary and permanent contracts.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks for colleagues

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Employee share schemes

Shopping discounts on various services

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be above the school-leaver age in the UK.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK required.
• Must be at least 18 years old for shifts outside specific hours.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages.
• Assist customers with inquiries and actively offer help.
• Perform date-checking on fresh produce.
• Support store operations and deliveries as needed.

Skills

Friendly and welcoming attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Job description

Collection and customer service play a vital role in keeping our shelves tidy and delighting shoppers.

Responsibilities

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

What makes a great Sainsbury's colleague

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, thriving as part of a team.
• Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
• Always prepared to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology.
• Has great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free while creating the best shopping experience.

Requirements

• You must be above the school‑leaver age in your country.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• If the shifts cover hours earlier than 6 am or later than 11 pm, you must be at least 18 years old.

Benefits

• Discount card – 10 % off at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu & Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15 % every Friday & Saturday, and 15 % off at Argos on payday.
• Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match between 4‑7.5 % 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.
• Wellbeing support – free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

While many of our roles will be temporary during the festive period, permanent opportunities may also be available – please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying.

This role will be part of our Christmas Champion team

During our busiest and most magical time of the year you will help set up Christmas displays, support customers, and keep stores running smoothly.

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