Trading Assistant

Rate: £12.60 per hour

Location:

Sevenoaks Store, Sevenoaks, TN14 5EG

Hours:

Full time, 36 hours per week

• Monday: 13:00 - 21:00
• Thursday: 13:00 - 21:00
• Friday: 13:00 - 21:00
• Saturday: 13:00 - 21:00
• Sunday: 13:00 - 21:00

Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same, especially during our busiest and most magical time of the year. They are at the heart of the local community providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As one of our Trading Assistants, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to give our customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.

• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• If the shifts for this role cover hours earlier than 06:00 or later than 23:00, you must be at least 18 years of age.

• Collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish items across the store, keeping shelves tidy and well‑presented.
• Serve customers brilliantly by answering questions and proactively offering help.
• Build strong knowledge of products, services and promotions to provide recommendations.
• Check dates on fresh produce and grocery products.
• Assist across the store as needed and support with deliveries as required.

• Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, physical, high‑energy environment while working well as part of a team.
• Owns tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
• Is prepared to work flexibly and productively at a high standard across the store.
• Comfortable learning new digital tools and technology to excel in the role.
• Maintains great attention to detail, keeping the store clean, clutter‑free and delivering the best shopping experience.

• Discount card – 10 % off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15 % discount on Fridays and Saturdays, plus 15 % off at Argos on pay day.
• 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 4‑7.5 % 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.

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

If you need an update on your application, you should contact the store that you have applied to.