Customer Assistant – Nights

Working in our stores Our stores are at their busiest during the festive season, when customers are counting on us to help make this magical time of year truly special. To get our store teams ready, we have both permanent and fixed-term vacancies available so please check the contract type above before applying to make sure it is the right role for you. Important checks before you apply You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UKThe minimum application age for this role is 18, due to the working hours and type of goods (alcohol, etc) that you may be required to handle What You’ll Be Doing Getting the store ready for the day ahead by filling shelves, working at a good steady pace throughout the night and being prepared to work with a variety of product typesKeeping your workspace tidy for other colleagues and making sure our aisles are clean, presentable and ready for our customers the next dayCollecting and moving stock safely from the warehouse to the shopfloor, including heavy equipment and containersWorking across different parts of the store, which could include chilled and frozen areasUsing equipment, handsets and digital systems to complete your work accurately and safelyHelping in other areas when needed, which could include picking online orders or serving customers at checkouts once you’re trained and confident What It Takes To Be Part Of Our Team Friendly and welcoming, with a genuine enthusiasm for delivering for customersWorking nights takes energy, resilience and a hands-on approach, so you will be ready to work in a physically demanding role and able to adapt to the disruption that working over-night can have on well-being and sleepCommitted team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is always willing to support colleagues and work togetherFlexibly and willingness to work across the store and take on new challengesOpen to learning, developing and trying new things to improve our serviceConfident learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantlyTake pride and ownership in your work, including a good attention to detail, maintaining a clean and tidy work space and always looking for ways to make our customer experience better Supporting you at work and beyond We offer our colleagues a wide range of rewards and provide competitive benefits: Nightshift premium – in addition to the advertised hourly rate, a further £2.45 nightshift premium is paid for every hour worked between midnight – 5am (where applicable).Discount card –After 4 weeks employment, 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and SaturdayHoliday entitlement – based on the hours you workEnhanced Family Leave – Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and morePension and life cover – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions and up to 6x life coverSainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted pricesOther Retail savings – discounts on eating out, holidays and at other retailersPhysical wellbeing – cycle to work and bike rental schemes, reduced price gym access and Health/Dental cash plansMental wellbeing – 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Online wellbeing platformFinancial support – interest-free season ticket loans, Pay advance, affordable loans and savings directly from your pay and financial wellbeing resources An inclusive place to work and shop We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for careers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you. Want to learn more about our teams?