JOB DETAILS

Trading Assistant - Local

CompanySainsbury's
LocationSouth Ribble
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 19, 2026
About The Company
Over 150 years old and still going strong, we’re the UK’s second-biggest retailer. Every day, the nation shops with us because they know they’ll get affordable, good food and excellent service. We focus on great value and convenient shopping across our family of brands, from Argos, Nectar and Habitat to Sainsbury’s Bank, Smart Charge and Tu. What’s next for Sainsbury’s? We've put food back at the heart of our business and we’re taking Sainsbury’s to the next level. We’re investing in technology and people and we’re thinking bigger about how we attract and connect with our customers, while doing everything we can to create a more resilient UK food system.
About the Role

What you’ll be doing:

  • Working as part of a small team to ensure that all aspects of the store are ready for our customers to provide a convenient and speedy shopping experience  
  • Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish shelves across the store, serving customers on checkouts, supporting with deliveries and keeping the store well-presented, clean and tidy 
  • Picking and selecting the best quality products on the shop floor for customers using our On-demand grocery ordering service and assisting customers with Click & Collect parcels.
  • Always ready to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help  
  • Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations 
  • Date checking fresh produce and grocery products

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, and thrives in being 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 - you’ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have opportunities to learn, develop and try new things 
  • Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly  
  • Have great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for our customers 

Working for us has great rewards:

We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:

  • Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
  • Free food and hot drinks - provided for Colleagues in all our stores
  • Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
  • Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
  • Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
  • Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more 
  • Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is 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. You can find contact details for all Sainsbury's stores here.


Sainsbury’s company vision
Our vision is to be the most trusted retailer, where people love to work and shop. That means harnessing the talent, creativity and diversity of our colleagues to ensure that customers receive great service every time they shop with us.
If you would like to hear more about our vision and values, be sure to visit our corporate page.
We invest in training, development and multiple initiatives to ensure our teams feel enabled to offer the best shopping experience to our customers and that Sainsbury’s is truly a ‘Great Place to Work’.
Key Skills
Stock ReplenishmentCustomer ServiceCheckout OperationOrder PickingInventory ManagementAttention To DetailTeamworkDigital LiteracyProblem SolvingTime Management
Categories
RetailCustomer Service & SupportLogistics
Benefits
Discount cardFree food and hot drinksGenerous holiday entitlementMaternity and paternity leavePension matchShare schemesShopping discountsWellbeing supportEmployee Assistance Programme
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Ensure the store is ready for customers by replenishing shelves, managing deliveries, and maintaining cleanliness. Provide high-quality customer service through checkout operation, order picking for on-demand services, and product recommendations.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
68757
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
19 hours
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