Trading Assistants

Responsibilities

• Collect 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 well‑presented.
• Provide outstanding customer service by supporting customers with questions and proactively offering help when the store is open.
• Check dates on fresh produce and grocery products.
• Assist across the store as needed and support with deliveries.
• Develop strong knowledge of products, services and promotions to give customers helpful recommendations.

• Enjoy working overnight in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
• Prepared to work flexibly and productively across the store to a high standard; fully trained in a variety of skills and eager to learn and develop.
• Comfortable learning new digital tools and technologies to perform the job brilliantly.
• Attentive to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free, and always looking to create the best shopping experience for customers.

The minimum application age for this role is 18. Applicants must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment which prioritises those who best match the essential criteria for the role. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.

• Night shift premium – a further £2.45 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 5 am (where applicable).
• Discount card – 10 % off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15 % discount on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Free food and hot drinks provided to colleagues in all stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we match between 4 % and 7.5 % of your pension 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, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.