Marketing Assistant

AIR-serv UK & Europe; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wigan is seeking a motivated university student for a part-time marketing role. You'll gain hands-on experience in both B2B and B2C marketing within the forecourt services industry, supporting projects across Europe. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and has excellent English skills. This role offers flexible hours, mentorship, and the opportunity to transition into a full-time position from September 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

UK Living Wage pay

Real-world international experience

Mentorship and professional development

Qualifications

• Current university student, ideally in marketing or business.
• Comfortable using digital marketing tools.
• Desirable skills in French, Spanish, German or Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research in European territories.
• Carry out competitor analysis across markets.
• Support delivery of marketing events.
• Assist with social media content planning.
• Support new company branding rollout.

Skills

Written and verbal English skills

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Familiarity with social media

Education

Currently enrolled in a university degree

Job description

Company Description

AIR-serv is a leading manufacturer and supplier in the UK and Europe forecourt industry, specializing in innovative vending machines. The company is dedicated to delivering premium‑quality products and services to support its clients. With a strong focus on environmental sustainability, AIR-serv is committed to minimizing environmental impact and fostering a greener future.

Hours

Hours: 16 hours per week

Pay

Pay: Living Wage (in line with UK Living Wage standards)

Contract

Contract: Part‑time (potential full‑time placement from September 2026)

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated and creative university student to join our Marketing Department on a part‑time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working across both B2B and B2C marketing within the forecourt services industry, supporting projects that span the UK and Europe.

You’ll work closely with our Senior Marketing Manager to help shape and grow our new company brand, develop engaging campaigns, and support activity across multiple European markets. You’ll also have the chance to work directly with our customers, including some of the top UK supermarkets and major oil companies across Europe.

For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to travel to one of our European offices and progress into a full‑time placement from September 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research in new and existing European territories to identify trends, opportunities, and insights.
• Carry out competitor analysis both in the UK and across European markets.
• Support the delivery of UK & European marketing events and the creation of sales and promotional materials.
• Assist with social media content planning and scheduling across multiple European markets.
• Support the roll out of the new company branding, including all internal and external touchpoints.
• Work with multiple creative agencies to bring marketing ideas and campaigns to life.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the wider sales team.

About You

• Currently enrolled in a university degree, preferably in a language, with a strong interest in business, marketing or digital communication.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Comfortable using social media and familiar with digital marketing tools.
• Languages are not required, but experience in: French, Spanish, German, or Dutch are desirable.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours, 16 hours per week, to fit around your studies.
• Pay the UK Living Wage.
• Real‑world experience in an international marketing environment.
• Opportunity to work with major UK and European brands in the forecourt services sector.
• Mentorship and professional development support.
• Potential to travel within Europe and gain cross‑market experience.
• The opportunity to transition into a full‑time placement role from September 2026.

Application Deadline

31st December 2025

To Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to [e-mail]