Sainsburys Job Vacancies

There are few employers in the British retail market who can boast figures as impressive as Sainsburys.

J. Sainsbury PLC employs around 150,000 people in the UK alone, and is continuing to grow and expand through its core businesses Sainsburys Supermarkets, Sainsburys Convenience Stores and Sainsburys Bank. Due to the organisations ongoing expansion plans it is possible that there will be a Sainsburys job vacancy to suit your requirements and expertise.

Sainsburys have a significant market presence right across the UK thanks to a total of 785 stores. These are split into two categories, Supermarkets being the largest with 509 stores followed by Convenience with 276 stores.

Sainsburys aims to be the number one grocery retailer in the UK and to meet this goal it is always seeking high calibre people who are talented, dedicated and can deliver first class customer service and care.

Sainsburys job vacancies can be split into several categories, as follows:

- Store Level vacancies
- Store Management vacancies
- Store Support Centre vacancies
- Logistics
- Pharmacy
- Convenience

Sainsburys Store Level Vacancies

At store level, a supermarket such as Sainsburys operates as a business and community within itself. This means it requires a team of staff from a wide range of disciplines to allow it to operate profitably and seamlessly.

Candidates with skills in fields such as accountancy and bookkeeping, bakers and confectioners, warehouse assistants and merchandising controllers are always sought for existing and new stores.

As Sainsburys looks to maintain high levels of customer care it holds great importance in training its store level staff (who after all are in continuous close contact with the customer on a daily basis). Training with Sainsburys starts right at the beginning, and is then topped up throughout your career. For those candidates wishing to climb the career ladder within Sainsburys there are management trainee schemes in place for existing staff.

The rewards for staff working at store level include a good, competitive level of pay and a number of other benefits such as a Colleague Discount Card which qualifies you for cheaper shopping, an annual bonus scheme, career breaks and a share purchase plan.

Sainsburys Store Management Vacancies

Of course to keep an organisation with over 500 stores running smoothly Sainsburys require a comprehensive store management team. Managers are sought to control and oversee a number of key areas, such as Operations, Pharmacy and HR. Right at the very top an individual Store Manager will have control of the entire operation and will be supported by Assistant Store Managers and Category and Department Managers. Generally, candidates applying for a Sainsburys Store Management vacancy should have experience in management (ideally in the retail sector but this is not mandatory), plus a good personality and strong commercial judgement and awareness. A management position with a fast paced retailer like Sainsburys is likely to be demanding and challenging, but will also ultimately be rewarding. As with Store Level positions, training will be provided for all management roles and will be ongoing.

Sainsburys Store Support Vacancies (Head Office Vacancies)

In order for the stores to work effectively, be stocked and priced accurately and marketed in a professional manner Sainsburys employs a large number of staff at its Store Support Centre in Holborn, Central London. There are a huge number of roles employed within this centre, from Purchasing and Supply Chain to IT, Marketing, Operations, Sainsburys online and Sainsburys Finance. Each sector also employs staff in assistant and administration support roles. The head office working environment is open plan and casual yet professional and aims to be a place where staff can be creative and free to raise, discus and debate ideas.

For non-food items such as TU clothing, branded toys and garden furniture Sainsburys has expanded its head office and has a new purpose built centre at Coventry, employing staff in Non-Food Buying, Merchandising and Product Technology.

Head Office roles offer a competitive salary, a wide range of benefits and a continuous training and development programme.

Sainsburys Logistics Vacancies

A chain the size of Sainsburys could not function correctly without a dedicated and competent logistics team behind it. Those employed within the logistics function are responsible for delivering product to the stores at the correct time and in the correct format, ensuring shelf stocks are kept high and fresh. Sainsbuys operates six logistics depots within the UK, based at Elstree (Hertfordshire), Basingstoke (Hampshire), Rye Park (Hertfordshire), Hams Hall (Birmingham), Haydock (Merseyside) and Waltham Point (Hertfordshire). For information of Sainsburys job vacancies at depot level you should contact the depot directly.

Sainsburys Pharmacy Vacancies

Sainsburys currently operates over 200 in-store pharmacies and has plans to expand this. It is therefore currently seeking qualifies staff who can manage and work in an in store pharmacy. To apply for a Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist role you must be a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Sainsburys Convenience Store Vacancies

Perhaps one of the fastest growing areas within the Sainbusrys business model is the small convenience type store. These smaller stores are opening up within towns and villages in order to deliver quality, freshness and value to the local people under one roof. Managers and Operations Managers are required to ensure the smooth running of these stores, and a number of people are employed at customer service level. With branches opening up right across the UK you may find a local store to suit your employment needs.

J Sainsbury offers a high number of job vacancies which are suitable for a wide range of skills and career levels. Additionally, as the stores increasingly operate on a 24 hour basis, many Sainsburys job vacancies are advertised on an assortment of employment terms, from full time to part time to seasonal and shift. This means that with an employer such as Sainsburys you are likely to find a job which will suit your lifestyle.

The majority of Sainsburys job vacancies can be found by visiting the Sainsbury website. You can also apply using the online application form and upload your CV via the Sainsbury website. Vacancies at store level are also often advertised within the store and at the local job centre.