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Sainsbury's

18d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must have completed the school leaver’s age to be eligible for this position.
  • You’ll organize and display products, assist customers, suggest items, and adjust stock based on trends and seasons while ensuring a welcoming shopping environment.

Requirements

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

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 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.

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 job location for this position?

The job is located at the Emersons Green Store, Bristol, BS16 7AE.

How many hours per week will I be working as a General Merchandise Assistant?

You will be working part-time, for a total of 17 hours per week.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

The contract type offered is a Fixed-Term Assignment.

Will there be opportunities for permanent positions?

While many roles are temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available.

What benefits are provided to employees in this role?

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

When does the discount card start working for new colleagues?

The discount card begins to provide benefits after four weeks of employment.

Is there a minimum age requirement for this job?

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

What types of products will I be working with as a General Merchandise Assistant?

You will be working with homeware and entertainment products from our Tu and Habitat brands.

What is the focus of the General Merchandise Assistant's role during the festive season?

The focus is to help position and sell fantastic products while providing excellent customer service to enhance the festive shopping experience.

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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.