Trading Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-known supermarket chain in Hereford is seeking a Trading Assistant to join their team. The role involves replenishing stock, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a clean shopping environment. Interested candidates must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the UK. The position offers £12.60 per hour with the potential for additional nightshift premium and various employee benefits, fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Nightshift premium of £2.45 per hour

10% discount card after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older due to working hours with restricted items.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stock using roll cages and keep shelves organized.
• Assist customers by answering questions and providing support.
• Check dates for fresh produce and grocery items.
• Support with deliveries and additional tasks as needed.
• Gain product knowledge to assist customers effectively.

Skills

Fast-paced physical work

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility in tasks

Ability to learn digital tools

Job description

Hereford Store, Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd Barton Yard, Hereford Herefordshire, HR4 0AG

£12.60 per hour

27.75 hours per week

Working in our stores

Our stores are 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 a Trading Assistant, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to give our customers everything they come to Sainsbury’s for.

Eligibility

• The minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and type of goods (alcohol, etc) that you may be required to handle.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

What you’ll be doing

• Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish a variety of items across the store, keeping our shelves clean, tidy and full of well‑presented products.
• Always ready to serve our customers brilliantly when the store is open, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help.
• Checking dates for fresh produce and grocery products.
• Helping across the store as needed and supporting with deliveries as required.
• Building great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Happy working overnight in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, often on your own but also thriving in being part of a team.
• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems.
• Always prepared to work flexibly and productively across the store to a high standard – 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

• Nightshift premium – in addition to the advertised hourly rate, a further £2.45 nightshift premium is paid for every hour worked between midnight and 5 am (where applicable).
• 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.

Please note …

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Contact

If you need an update on your application, you should contact the store you have applied to. You can find contact details for all Sainsbury's stores at https://hdhe.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/jobs/preview/400046250/apply/email?mode=location.

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 offer enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and internal colleague networks to ensure representation and remove barriers. We provide mentors, training, and career progression pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. Consult our commitment to inclusivity online.

Accessibility

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment which prioritises those who best match the essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will endeavour to support you.