Working in our stores
Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same. They are at the heart of the local community providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As a General Merchandising Assistant, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our homeware, clothing and entertainment sections are set‑up brilliantly for our customers.
Eligibility
- You must be above the school‑leaver age in your country (school‑leaving age – GOV.UK).
- You must have right‑to‑work eligibility in the UK.
- If the shifts for this role cover hours earlier than 6 a.m. or later than 11 p.m., you will need to be at least 18 years of age.
What you’ll be doing
- Set‑up and position Tu and Habitat brands, along with our entertainment, electrical and stationery ranges, to make them appealing for customers.
- Move products around as trends and seasons change and collect stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15 kg) to replenish items across the department.
- Build extensive knowledge about our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations.
- Work flexibly across the store as required.
- Always be on‑hand to serve customers brilliantly, supporting with questions and advice on a wide range of products, and proactively offering help.
What makes a great colleague
- Friendly and welcoming with enthusiasm for helping customers and a passion for interiors, homeware, gaming and fashion.
- Brilliant eye for detail, ensuring displays always look their best and the store remains clutter‑free, creating the best shopping experience.
- Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, thriving as part of a team.
- Take responsibility for owning tasks and use initiative to solve problems.
- Prepared to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store; fully trained in a variety of skills and ready to learn, develop and try new things.
- Comfortable learning new digital tools and technology to perform your job brilliantly.
Working for us has great rewards
- Discount card – 10 % off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15 % discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday.
- Free food and hot drinks – provided for colleagues in all stores.
- Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
- Pension – we’ll match between 4 %–7.5 % of your contributions.
- Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices.
- Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
- Well‑being support – free access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance on a wide range of issues.
Inclusive place to work and shop
We are proud to be a truly inclusive retailer. Every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. Colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families and support for carers. Our internal colleague networks ensure true representation and help remove barriers. We offer development opportunities – mentorship, training and career progression pathways – to help colleagues grow and succeed. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please visit our resource page.
Equalities and Diversity
We are a Disability Confident Leader; all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through an online assessment which prioritises those who closely match the essential criteria for the role. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will endeavour to support you.
General application note: Vacancies may close quickly; we encourage early application.
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