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.



Beauty expert
This is an insight into our role as a Beauty Expert.


Food Services Assistant
This is an insight into our role as a Food Services Assistant.


General Merchandise Assistant
This is an insight into our role as a General Merchandise Assistant.


Home Delivery Driver
This is an insight into our role as a Home Delivery Driver.


Online Assistant
This is an insight into our role as a Online Assistant.


Services Assistant
This is an insight into our role as a Services Assistant.


Trading Assistant
This is an insight into our role as a Trading Assistant.


Trading Assistant, local stores
This is an insight into our role as a Trading Assistant in our local stores.


Trading Assistant Night Shift
This is an insight into our role as a night shift Trading Assistant.