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Sainsbury's

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations

AI generated summary

  • You should have a passion for food and eye for fashion or homeware, good attention to detail, ability to assist customers, and help manage product displays seasonally. Must be of school leaving age.
  • You will organize and display products to attract customers, assist them in finding items, suggest complementary products, and adjust displays based on changing trends and seasons.

Requirements

  • Love food, but also have an eye for fashion, interiors, homeware or gaming?
  • 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 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 location of the job?

The job is located at the Newbury Store, Newbury, RG14 5DD.

What are the working hours for this position?

This is a part-time position requiring 12 hours per week, with shift hours on Thursday from 16:30 to 20:00 and Saturday from 12:00 to 20:00.

What type of contract is offered for this position?

This position is a fixed-term assignment.

What responsibilities will I have as a General Merchandise Assistant?

As a General Merchandise Assistant, you will help position and sell Tu and Habitat brands, organize and display homeware and entertainment products, assist customers, and adapt displays as trends or seasons change.

Are there any specific age requirements for this job?

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

What benefits are offered to employees?

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 become active?

The discount card becomes active after four weeks of employment.

How much discount can I receive on my shopping at Sainsbury’s after four weeks?

After four weeks, you receive a 10% discount, which increases to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury’s.

Will I receive any support for my wellbeing?

Yes, you will have access to the Employee Assistance Programme, which provides confidential support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

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.