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Sainsbury's

Jul 31

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Bath

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 other products customers may love
  • - Ability to move products around based on trends or seasons
  • - Understanding of how to make the most of stock and displays
  • - Must have passed the school leaver’s age

Responsibilities

  • 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 job title for this position?

The job title is General Merchandise Assistant.

Where is this position located?

This position is located at the Melksham Store, Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, Bath Road, Melksham, SN12 6LL.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are part-time, specifically on Sundays from 1pm to 9pm and Tuesdays from 4pm to 8pm, totaling 11.5 hours.

What is the pay rate for this job?

The pay rate for this job is £12.00 per hour.

What type of contract is offered for this position?

The position is a permanent contract.

What are the primary responsibilities of a General Merchandise Assistant?

The primary responsibilities include positioning and selling Tu and Habitat brands, organizing and displaying homeware and entertainment products, providing assistance to customers in finding products, and adapting displays according to trends and seasonal changes.

What qualifications or requirements are needed to apply for this job?

Candidates must have passed the school leaver’s age, and specific qualifications are not mentioned; however, attention to detail and customer service skills are important.

What kind of benefits does Sainsbury's offer to its employees?

Benefits include a 10% discount card (increasing to 15% during specific days), free food and hot drinks, generous holiday entitlement, shopping discounts, family leave, pension matching, share schemes, and wellbeing support.

How long do employees have to wait to receive the discount card?

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

What happens to the discount on Fridays and Saturdays?

The discount increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday.

Is there any support available for employee wellbeing?

Yes, Sainsbury's offers wellbeing support, including free access to an Employee Assistance Programme that provides confidential support and guidance for various 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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