Trading Assistant

3 days ago

Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

Please only apply for this role if you can commit to the following:

Sunday 8-14

Saturday 7-13

This job is also on a fixed term assignment ending on the 3rd Jan 2026

What you'll be doing:

  • Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping our shelves tidy and full of well-presented products
  • 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
  • Helping across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries as required

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, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
  • 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

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.

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