The key to our success starts with you.

Your development is very important to us and you will receive a wealth of learning and development throughout your career. Because we want to be the best at what we do, your learning and development will not only make sure you have the skills and confidence to do your job well and deliver outstanding customer service and business results, but will also give you plenty of opportunities to grow along the way.

Sainsbury's Steps to success.

We have a wide range of learning and development available using a variety of methods (i.e. workshops, activity and coaching training, workbooks etc.) Not all learning and development is relevant for everyone or takes place at the same time in your career so it is spilt into the following 4 steps.

Step 1 Induction training (getting started).

  • Mandatory for all colleagues
  • Takes place during your first 2 days
  • Is a basic introduction to Sainsbury's - explains the way we work (our values), how to deliver great service and includes all the legal and compliance subjects such as health and safety and food safety.

Step 2 Foundation Training (basics to do your job).

  • Mandatory for all colleagues to be at this skill level
  • Takes place during your first 12 weeks
  • Introduces you to your role and includes all the basics you need to know how to work productively and safely on your department

Step 3 Advanced training (managing, supervising or for job experts).

  • For management and team leader colleagues, job experts and those who want to develop for their next step.
  • Takes place once signed off at intermediate level
  • Covers how to manage and supervise in your role
  • Signed off to manage legal and compliance on your department in the first 12 weeks.

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