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Sainsbury's

Dec 7

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

Requirements

  • 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. 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.

FAQs

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

The pay rate is £12.00 per hour.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are full time at 36 hours per week, with a night shift from 21:00 to 07:00.

Where is the location for the General Merchandise Assistant position?

The location is Witney Store, Witney, OX28 4FF.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This position is a fixed-term assignment, but there may be permanent opportunities available.

What benefits are offered 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 do employees become eligible for the discount card?

Employees are eligible for the discount card after four weeks of employment.

Can you provide details about the holiday entitlement?

Holiday entitlement is generous and is based on the hours you work.

What age must candidates be to apply for this position?

Candidates must have passed the school leaver's age. For more information on school leaver's age, please visit https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school.

Is prior retail experience required for this position?

The job description does not specify a requirement for prior retail experience, but a good attention to detail and customer service skills are important.

What kind of products will the General Merchandise Assistant work with?

The General Merchandise Assistant will work with homeware and entertainment products, specifically from the Tu and Habitat brands.

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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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