Trading Assistants

Sainsbury’s Group; North End; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking motivated individuals as Christmas Champions to enhance customer experience during the festive season. You will assist in setting up displays, collecting stock, and ensuring customer inquiries are promptly addressed. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and willing to work in a dynamic environment. This role includes valuable benefits such as discounts, holiday entitlement, and wellbeing support, perfect for those aiming to make a positive impact during the Christmas period.

Benefits

10% discount after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages.
• Serve customers and support with any questions.
• Build knowledge about products and services.
• Date-check fresh produce and grocery products.
• Help across the store as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Attention to detail

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.