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Working in our stores

Working in our stores is fast-paced, rewarding, and full of opportunities. Every day brings something new, whether it’s helping customers at the self-checkouts, replenishing stock, fulfilling online orders or delivering orders. Our colleagues work brilliantly together to provide a first-class service to serve their local community.

What we look for

While each role is unique, there are core skills and qualities we value in all our colleagues:

  • Customer focus – A passion for delivering great service and creating positive experiences to make Sainsbury’s the first choice for the millions of customers who shop with us every day.
  • Teamwork – The ability to collaborate, support colleagues, and work towards creating a welcoming and seamless shopping experience for customers.
  • Adaptability – Thrive in a fast-moving environment, handling challenges with confidence and embracing the use of new technology to enhance our customer experience.
  • Attention to detail – Ensuring accuracy and maintaining high standards in everything you do to help deliver the great service our customer expert for Sainsbury’s.
  • Initiative and problem solving – Proactively finding solutions and taking ownership of tasks to make shopping with us as easy as possible for our customers.

Want to know what it’s like to work for us? Watch our role insight videos that give you an inside look at our roles, helping you understand what to expect before you apply.

Sounds good? Why not join our team?

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