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Sainsbury's

Oct 29

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level

Requirements

  • 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

  • Be our magic ingredient this Christmas. If you enjoy working in an energetic and fun environment, come and help us make good food joyful for everyone and spread a little seasonal cheer.
  • 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 out the party outfits 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.
  • We aim to make everyone who joins us be the best they can be and are committed to being a fully inclusive retailer where our customers love to shop, and our colleagues love to work!
  • Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available - please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.
  • Sainsbury's will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age.

FAQs

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

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

Where is the job located?

The job is located at the High Wycombe Store, High Wycombe, HP11 2DN.

How many hours per week does the General Merchandise Assistant work?

The General Merchandise Assistant works full time, with a schedule of 30 hours per week.

What is the contract type for this role?

The contract type for this role is a Fixed-Term Assignment.

What are the primary responsibilities of a General Merchandise Assistant?

The primary responsibilities include positioning and selling homeware and entertainment products, organizing displays, assisting customers in finding products, and suggesting additional items.

Are there any opportunities for permanent positions?

Yes, while many roles are temporary during the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Benefits include a discount card, free food and drinks, generous holiday entitlement, shopping discounts, family leave, a pension scheme, share schemes, and wellbeing support.

When will employees receive their discount card?

Employees will receive their discount card after four weeks of employment.

What is the age requirement to apply for this position?

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

What kind of support is available for employees' wellbeing?

Employees have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme that provides support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

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Sainsbury's

Lend a hand, lead an industry, break the mould. Become the best you that you can be, in a role you enjoy.

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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