Sainsburys Part Time Job Vacancies

If you are looking for a job vacancy with Sainsburys and could work on a part time or temporary basis then now is a great time to consider applying. Sainsburys will recruit 20,000 new employees in the run up to the peak Christmas trading period in 2009. It is thought that around 1000 temporary employees will be made permanent in 2010.

Sainsburys currently employs around 150,000 staff in a variety of roles both in store and at head office. To allow the stores to run effectively over the peak trading period, part time and temporary staff become increasingly more important. A significant number of Sainsbury’s stores remain open late into the night, and 24 hour trading is becoming ever more popular.

Sainsburys Part Time Job Vacancies

A busy retailer such as Sainsburys needs a flexible workforce in order to service the needs of its customers. In the run up to Christmas it is likely that a number of new recruits employed by Sainsburys will be employed on a part time basis. Shifts will vary and your local store may have something to suit your needs. Some of the more common part time shifts include:

• Early morning, preparing the store for trading
• Middle of the day, to cover the break patterns of full time staff
• Early evening, providing staff coverage for when many full time staff have finished their shift
• Late nights, for when the store is both open and closed
• Weekends, to help full time colleagues manage increased trading levels

Part time job vacancies are ideal for a wide variety of candidates, from mothers with young children, to students, to those who feel that a part time job best fits with their lifestyle.

Working part time is by no means less challenging than full time work, and by securing a part time job with an organisation like Sainsburys means you will be given equal opportunities to train and develop as your full time counterparts are provided with. Working part time for Sainsbury’s may be the ideal way to kick start your career in the retail industry.

Sainsburys Part Time Job Roles

There are a number of job types available to those looking to work part time within their local Sainsbury’s store. Here is just a small sample of some of the typical roles available for part time applicants.

Part Time Administration Jobs

If you are looking for an administrational type vacancy then Sainsburys has a number of positions available. Each store needs good administrators to maintain and compile comprehensive data reports. Stock keeping administration is also key to this type of role and assistants are also required to assist with payroll duties.

Part Time Baker Jobs

The bakery is a key department in each Sainsburys store. Bread and bread products are often produced fresh in store from scratch, so Sainsbury’s need experienced bakers to work within this department.

Part Time General Assistant Jobs

The majority of part time job vacancies in Sainsburys will be for the position of General Assistant. These people are the face of the store, delivering high levels of customer satisfaction. It is up to the General Assistants to keep the store looking at its best, with full shelves in a clean and efficient environment. General Assistants are on hand to answer any customer questions in a friendly and helpful manner.

General Assistants are required to be in store whenever it is open, so there is a good possibility that Sainsbury’s will be recruiting General Assistants on a part time basis in your local store.

Sainsburys Seasonal Temporary Job Vacancies

In the run up to the peak trading time of Christmas many of the new recruits at Sainsbury’s will be employed on a temporary basis. Temporary staff will be employed to fill a variety of roles throughout the store, including those mentioned above. You may find that there are full time and part time temporary job vacancies available within your local store and you should visit your local store directly to ask for details. Working with Sainsbury’s is not only a great way to make some extra money but also could open the door for a more permanent position.

Sainsburys is well recognised employer, and rewards all staff both full time, part time and seasonal with a good level of pay and discount card (after a qualifying period of time). In your search for a part time or seasonal job with Sainsbury’s you should visit your local store to enquire about opportunities. You should also visit the Sainsbury’s website, where you can find details of current vacancies nationwide.

Part time staff are ideal for Sainsburys, and many will chose to work evening or early morning shifts, which are less popular with full time staff members.