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General Merchandise Assistant

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Sainsbury's

15d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

Requirements

  • - Love food, but also have an eye for fashion, interiors, homeware or gaming?
  • - Good attention to detail
  • - Ability to help customers find items on their shopping list
  • - Ability to suggest additional products
  • - Ability to move products around as trends or seasons change
  • - 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 whatever’s on their shopping list
  • - Suggest other products to customers they’ll love
  • - Move products around and into the best position as trends or seasons change
  • - Use tools to know which products go where in store
  • - 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.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located at the Kelso Store, Kelso, TD5 8DW.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are part-time, totaling 14 hours per week.

What is the contract type for this position?

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

What are the specific shift hours for this job?

The specific shift hours are as follows: Wednesday from 18:00 to 22:00, Thursday from 17:00 to 21:00, and Saturday from 15:00 to 21:00.

Is there an age requirement for applicants?

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

What benefits does Sainsbury's offer to employees in this role?

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

When does the closing date for applications occur?

The closing date for applications is 12 September 2024.

What is the main responsibility of a General Merchandise Assistant?

The main responsibility is to help position and sell products from the Tu and Habitat brands, ensuring homeware and entertainment products are organized and attractively displayed for customers.

Can employees get a discount on their purchases?

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

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.