General Merchandise Assistant

Christmas Champion – General Merchandising Assistant Could you be one of our Christmas champions this year? Whether you’re a Gift Guru, or a Festive Fashionista, bring your energy into this season and help us create the best Christmas possible for our customers. Eligibility You must be above the school‑leaver age in your country (school leaving age – GOV.UK). 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 doing Set‑up and position our Tu and Habitat brands, along with our entertainment, electrical and stationery ranges, to make them appealing for customers. Move products around as trends and seasons change and collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish items across the department. Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations. Work flexibly across the store as required. Always be on‑hand to serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and advice on a wide range of products, and proactively offering help. What makes a great Sainsbury’s colleague Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and a passion for interiors, homeware, gaming and fashion. A brilliant eye for detail, ensuring displays always look their best and the store is clutter‑free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for our 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, giving you opportunities to learn, develop and try new things. Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly. Benefits 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, and 15 % off at Argos every payday. Free food and hot drinks – provided for colleagues in all 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. Inclusivity 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. To support this commitment, employees may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide resources to help colleagues understand and support their role and team effectively. Our internal networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. 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 initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through an online assessment which prioritises those candidates who achieve the highest score 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part‑time Job function Marketing and Sales Industry Retail Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. #J-18808-Ljbffr