Working in our stores this ChristmasCould you be one of our Christmas champions this year? Whether you’re a Gravy Guardian, or a Roastie Rockstar, pour your energy into this season and help us create the best Christmas possible for our customers.Our stores are fast‑paced environments that thrive during the busiest time of the year. They provide outstanding value, quality and great service to the local community. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll be one of our Christmas Champions ensuring our stores are set up brilliantly to give customers everything they expect from Sainsbury’s.EligibilityYou must be above the school‑leaver age in your country.You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.If the shifts for this role cover hours earlier than 6 am or later than 11 pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age.What you’ll be doingCollect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish items across the store, keeping shelves tidy and full of well‑presented products.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‑check fresh produce and grocery products.Help across the store as needed and support with deliveries as required.What makes a great Sainsbury’s ColleagueFriendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, and thrives in being part of a team.Take responsibility for owning tasks and use 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 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 rewardsDiscount card – 10 % off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15 % discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15 % off at Argos every pay day.Free food and hot drinks – provided for colleagues in all stores.Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.Pension – we’ll match between 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 – including free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available – please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.An inclusive place to work and shop. We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look at our inclusion statements.We are a Disability Confident Leader and all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through an online assessment that will prioritise those who score the highest and most closely 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr