Trading Assistant
@ Sainsbury's

Clitheroe, England, United Kingdom
£20,000
On Site
Part Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

Join Sainsbury's as a Trading Assistant this Christmas season. As one of our Christmas champions, you will help set up stores and ensure customers receive a brilliant shopping experience during the busiest time of the year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect stock using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) from the warehouse
  • Replenish store shelves and keep products well-presented
  • Assist customers, answer questions and offer proactive help
  • Date check fresh produce and grocery items
  • Support deliveries and general store needs

What Makes a Great Sainsbury's Colleague

You are friendly, energetic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment. You demonstrate initiative, take responsibility for tasks, and are ready to learn new digital tools while maintaining attention to detail.

Rewards & Benefits

  • Discount cards at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat
  • Free food and hot drinks
  • Generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions
  • Access to share schemes, shopping discounts and wellbeing support

Eligibility & Additional Information

Candidates must be above school leaving age with Right to Work in the UK. For shifts outside 6am - 11pm, applicants must be at least 18. This role is primarily temporary over the festive period, with potential for permanent opportunities.

Key skills/competency

Stock handling, Customer service, Physical stamina, Initiative, Teamwork, Flexibility, Detail-oriented, Digital tool usage, Communication, Time management

How to Get Hired at Sainsbury's

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor your experience to retail and seasonal work.
  • Highlight physical stamina: Emphasize ability for manual tasks.
  • Research Sainsbury's: Study the company culture and customer service focus.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice answering situational and behavioral questions about teamwork.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review inventory management systems.
Practice using digital retail tools.
Brush up on basic IT skills.
Familiarize with store technology.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved a problem collaboratively.
Explain handling stressful work situations.
Share an example of taking initiative.
Discuss adapting to fast-paced changes.

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