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Sainsbury's

Oct 4

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Stirling

Requirements

  • Love food, but also have an eye for fashion, interiors, homeware or gaming? This is the role for you!
  • You’ll need a good attention to detail and helping customers find whatever’s on their shopping list, as well as the ability to suggest other products they’ll love.
  • You’ll move products around and into the best position, as trends or seasons change - you could be bringing the garden furniture out when the sun is shining or the winter coats when the weather turns.
  • Sainsbury's will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age. To find out the school leavers age for your country please visit: https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school

Responsibilities

  • As one of our General Merchandise Assistants, you’ll help to position and sell our fantastic Tu and Habitat brands, and make sure our homeware and entertainment products are organised and displayed to catch our customers’ eyes.
  • You’ll need a good attention to detail and helping customers find whatever’s on their shopping list, as well as the ability to suggest other products they’ll love.
  • You’ll move products around and into the best position, as trends or seasons change - you could be bringing the garden furniture out when the sun is shining or the winter coats when the weather turns.
  • We’ve got all the tools to help know which products go where in store, so you’ll always know exactly how to make the most of our stock and displays.

FAQs

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

The hourly rate for the General Merchandise Assistant position is £12.00 per hour.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are part-time, totaling 16 hours per week.

What is the location of the General Merchandise Assistant role?

The role is located at Stirling Store, Stirling, FK8 1RA.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This is a fixed-term assignment.

What are some responsibilities of the General Merchandise Assistant?

Responsibilities include organizing and displaying homeware and entertainment products, assisting customers in finding items on their shopping list, suggesting additional products, and repositioning products based on trends or seasons.

What kind of benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive several benefits, including a discount card, free food and hot drinks, generous holiday entitlement, shopping discounts, family leave, pension matching, share scheme options, and wellbeing support.

Is there a requirement for school leaver's age for applicants?

Yes, Sainsbury's will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age.

When does the discount card become available for use?

The discount card becomes available after four weeks of employment.

Do employees receive additional discounts?

Yes, employees receive a 10% discount on shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat, which increases to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury’s and every payday at Argos.

Is there any wellbeing support provided to employees?

Yes, Sainsbury's offers free access to an Employee Assistance Programme, providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

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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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