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Sainsbury's

Jul 26

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level

Requirements

  • - Love food, but also have an eye for fashion, interiors, homeware or gaming?
  • - Good attention to detail.
  • - Helping customers find whatever’s on their shopping list.
  • - Ability to suggest other products they’ll love.
  • - Move products around and into the best position as trends or seasons change.
  • - Knowledge of which products go where in store.
  • - Must have passed the school leaver’s age.

Responsibilities

  • - Help to position and sell our fantastic Tu and Habitat brands.
  • - Make sure our homeware and entertainment products are organised and displayed to catch our customers’ eyes.
  • - Assist customers in finding items on their shopping list.
  • - Suggest other products that customers may love.
  • - Move products around and into the best position as trends or seasons change.
  • - Utilize tools to know which products go where in store.
  • - Maximize the use of stock and displays.

FAQs

What is the location of the General Merchandise Assistant position?

The position is located at Dome Roundabout Store, Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, Cow Lane, Watford, WD25 9JS.

What are the working hours for this role?

This is a part-time position.

What type of contract is offered for this job?

The contract is a Fixed-Term Assignment.

What is the hourly pay rate for the General Merchandise Assistant?

The pay rate is £12.00 per hour.

What areas of business does this job pertain to?

The role is within the Retail sector.

What skills are required for a General Merchandise Assistant?

Candidates need a good attention to detail, the ability to help customers find products, and the capability to suggest additional items that customers may like.

What will be the responsibilities of a General Merchandise Assistant?

Responsibilities include organizing and displaying homeware and entertainment products, moving products according to trends, assisting customers with their shopping lists, and ensuring displays are visually appealing.

Does Sainsbury's have any age restrictions for this position?

Yes, Sainsbury's will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school.

What benefits are offered to colleagues at Sainsbury's?

Benefits include a discount card after four weeks of employment, free food and hot drinks, generous holiday entitlement, special shopping discounts, family leave, pension contributions, share schemes, and wellbeing support.

How does the discount card work for Sainsbury's employees?

Employees receive a 10% discount on shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, which increases to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and on every pay day at Argos.

What type of training or support is offered to new employees?

Sainsbury's is committed to inclusivity and aims to provide training and resources to help all colleagues become the best they can be in their roles.

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Sainsbury's

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.

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