Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket is seeking a part-time Trading Assistant for their Littlehampton store. The role involves collecting stock, serving customers, and ensuring shelves are well-presented. Ideal candidates should be friendly, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong attention to detail. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.60 and various benefits including staff discounts and holiday entitlement. Flexibility and a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers are essential in this role.

Benefits

10% discount off at Sainsbury's

Free food and hot drinks for colleagues

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old if shifts are before 06:00 or after 23:00.
• Passion for customer service and team collaboration.
• Ability to handle physical tasks and learn new technology.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock from the warehouse and replenish items in the store.
• Serve customers and support their queries.
• Maintain knowledge of products and services.
• Check dates on fresh produce and grocery items.
• Assist in deliveries as required.

Skills

Friendly and welcoming attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Initiative to solve problems

Education

Right to Work eligibility in the UK

Job description

Littlehampton Store – Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd

Rate: £12.60 per hour

Location: Littlehampton, BN17 5EG

Hours: Part time, 16 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed‑Term Assignment

Closing date: 28 February 2026

Shift hours

• Tuesday: 14:00 – 22:00
• Saturday: 08:00 – 12:00
• Sunday: 08:00 – 12:00

Working in our stores

Our stores’n fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same, especially during our busiest and most magical time of the year. They are at the heart of the local community providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As one of our Trading Assistants, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to give customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.

Eligibility

• You 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 06:00 or later than 23:00, you will need to be at least 18 years of age.

What you’ll do

• Collect 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.
• Serve customers brilliantly, supporting any questions and proactively offering help.
• Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help 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 colleague

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, thriving as part of a team.
• Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
• Prepares 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.
• Has great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free and always looking to create the best shopping experience for customers.

Working for us has great rewards

• 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(MathGG) 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, 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.

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.

To support this commitment, colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that colleagues may face.

We offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training and career progression pathways. 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 here.

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 that prioritises those who meet the role’s essential criteria.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will endeavour to support you.