Merchandiser

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading merchandising company is seeking part-time team members to place point of sale materials in Asda in Preston. The role requires individuals to visit the store every Thursday, utilizing your smartphone to report placements and working with store staff. Ideal candidates will have experience with POS, great communication skills, and attention to detail. A competitive rate of £14.12 per hour is offered, along with benefits such as life assurance and mental health support.

Benefits

DIGICARE+ App for health and wellness

Life Assurance

Generous Pension Plan

Employee Assist Programme

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with POS is essential.
• You own a smartphone (Android or Apple) to report your visits.
• Ability to use a stepladder for higher placements.

Responsibilities

• Visit stores every Thursday to place POS materials.
• Photograph and report POS placements using an app.
• Coordinate with store colleagues to locate and place POS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Experience with POS

Teamwork

Job description

Are you looking for a part‑time role to boost your income? CPM is looking for team members who can join us to place POS (point of sale) and in‑store media in Asda. If you can work every Thursday (average 4.5 Hours per week * and have experience merchandising/placing POS, we want to hear from you. £14.12 per hour (including holiday pay)

Ideal location: Preston, United Kingdom, PR7

Store to be covered: Asda Chorley SS PR7 3DL

What will I be doing? You will place POS in designated parts of the store to support several brands. It is essential to achieve coverage of all POS placements, which you will photograph and report through an online app when completed.

In a typical call, you will:

• Sign into the store, and introduce yourself to the key store contacts
• Liaise with the store colleagues to locate the POS previously delivered to the store
• Place bollard covers and promotional barkers, large gondola end cardboard display units, and other POS (as required) in pre‑arranged sections of the store. We will require you to use a stepladder in store, to place media at height.

Key requirements for this role are:

• You can get to the agreed store/s every Thursday to complete your visit
• Calls to be completed between 6am and 4pm on a Thursday (hours will vary week on week but you will know in advance what hours are needed each week)
• You own a smartphone (Android or Apple) to report your visits in store
• Happy to place POS at height using a stepladder
• You are competent/confident using and navigating an app‑based system
• You are happy to work in-store, spending several hours navigating around the store and potentially moving heavier boxes of POS or stock as required.
• You have great communication and relationship‑building skills
• Experience working with POS essential

You will be fantastic in this role if:

• You have good attention to detail.
• You can be flexible and enjoy working as part of a team
• You are a self‑starter and willing to get involved

*Hours will vary every week and the above is a current guideline on average hours.

Why work for us?

DIGICARE+ App: Enjoy convenient access to second opinions from doctors, personalised counselling sessions, expert nutritionist advice, and gym membership discounts—all in one place!

Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have 1X life assurance.

Pension Plan: Secure your future with a generous pension plan.

Employee Assist Programme: Comprehensive support for mental health, including up to 8 confidential face‑to‑face or virtual counselling sessions annually. Prioritise your well‑being with professional guidance whenever you need it.

Company Sick Pay: You will be entitled to company sick pay. To understand the specific amount you will receive if you need to take sick leave, please refer to your current contract.

We will give you comprehensive training and all the information you will need to be able to execute the placement of POS. You will also have the support of your CPM field manager to help with any queries you may have.

If you want a great part‑time job, then please apply today! If you would like to find out more about joining our expanding team of merchandisers, then please apply now!

CPM is an equal opportunities employer. We depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities.

At CPM, we are proud to foster an inclusive work environment. We believe in a workplace that celebrates the unique perspectives and skills of all individuals, believing this makes us stronger and more innovative.

If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident, allowing you to showcase your unique skills and abilities to their fullest potential.

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