Digital Catalogue Assistant - 6 month FTC/Secondment

Screwfix Direct Ltd.; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Hybrid work up to 2 days from home

Flexible start/end times

Buy More Holiday

Employer pension contributions (up to

Life cover (up to 4x salary)

Health cash plan & gym discounts

20% Screwfix/B&Q discount

Job summary

Screwfix is seeking a Digital Catalogue Assistant to join the Digital & Data team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This part-time role (30 hours per week, Mon-Thu, 7.5 hours daily) focuses on accurately categorising products and presenting them clearly across the website.

You will work closely with Content, Ranging and Digital Merchandising teams and contribute to SEO-friendly product titles, taxonomy reviews, and timely catalog updates. Hybrid work and flexible start times are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing product information.
• An interest in e-commerce, digital trading, SEO and online customer journeys.
• Good understanding of how product taxonomy, categorisation and website navigation influence product discoverability.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with wider teams as needed.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced digital environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply and maintain product taxonomy to ensure products are accurately categorised and easy for customers to discover across the website.
• Review existing taxonomy and flag opportunities for new categories, based on new product intake.
• Provide recommendations that can be supplied to Content teams to improve product listings with a particular focus on creating clear, consistent and SEO-friendly product titles.
• Carry out regular website and merchandising checks for any lines that have launched.
• Support if needed, the management of clearance, refurbished and ad hoc requests to ensure products are launched, amended or removed from the website accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Digital Merchandising team as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

E-commerce interest

SEO understanding

Organisational skills

Collaborative

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

With 70,000+ products online, making sure customers can find the right product quickly and easily takes a lot of work behind the scenes.

We’re looking for a Digital Catalogue Assistant to join our Digital & Data team on a 6-month fixed term contract, providing additional support across our digital catalogue as we manage ongoing project work and growth.

You’ll help make sure products are accurately categorised, easy to discover and presented clearly across our website, working closely with our Content, Ranging and Digital Merchandising teams.

This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (7.5 hours per day)

What's in it for you?

• 28 days' holiday(including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly) increasing with service up to a maximum of 33 days
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Responsibilities

• Apply and maintain product taxonomy to ensure products are accurately categorised and easy for customers to discover across the website.
• Review existing taxonomy and flag opportunities for new categories, based on new product intake.
• Provide recommendations that can be supplied to Content teams to improve product listings with a particular focus on creating clear, consistent and SEO-friendly product titles.
• Carry out regular website and merchandising checks for any lines that have launched.
• Support if needed, the management of clearance, refurbished and ad hoc requests to ensure products are launched, amended or removed from the website accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Digital Merchandising team as required.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing product information.
• An interest in e-commerce, digital trading, SEO and online customer journeys.
• Good understanding of how product taxonomy, categorisation and website navigation influence product discoverability.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with wider teams as needed.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced digital environment.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and flag issues or opportunities.

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

Financial wellbeing

• Wagestream access to track earnings and save
• Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
• Colleague support fund
• Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
• Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

• Career progression and development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
• Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
• Support networks available

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

Please let us know at [e-mail] if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

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