Merchandiser Fixed Term

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card

Job summary

McCormick Foods is seeking a field-based merchandiser to cover Manchester and surrounding areas. You will visit grocery stores, ensure Schwartz products are stocked, merchandised to planograms, and maintain engaging displays.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, independence, and the ability to lift stock throughout the day. It is a seasonal contract until 31 December 2026 with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in merchandising, grocery or retail is preferred
• Physically capable of lifting stock throughout the day
• Comfortable using smartphone apps for reporting

Responsibilities

• Drive a company van to stores across the territory.
• Collect stock from depot and deliver to stores.
• Ensure correct back-door and stock delivery processes.
• Replenish Schwartz Herbs & Spices onto main fixtures.
• Merchandise to planograms and keep displays tidy.
• Check stock levels and report out-of-stock items.
• Take before/after photos and report activity via app.

Skills

Driving licence

Merchandising

Retail experience

Organised

Independent worker

Tools

Smartphone apps

Job description

City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 0AA

Pay:

£110 to £120 per day, bonus and mileage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

10/10/2026

About this job

Looking for full-time work through to the end of the year?

Join our seasonal merchandising team, working on behalf of McCormick Foods

• the makers of well-known Schwartz Herbs & Spices.

Start date: Monday 28th September 2026 Contract: Until 31st December 2026 Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Pay: £110.00 per day + £10.00 per day completion bonus Benefits: Company van provided + fuel card Ideal location: Manchester, United Kingdom, M18 Territory: Manchester, Oldham, Stockport and surrounding areas What will you be doing?

This is a field-based merchandising role, so you'll spend your day out on the road, visiting grocery stores across your territory and making sure Schwartz products are fully stocked, correctly merchandised and looking their best.

Your day will include: Driving a company van across your territory to visit allocated stores.

Collecting stock from a nominated depot and delivering it directly to stores.

Following the correct store back-door and stock delivery processes.

Replenishing Schwartz Herbs & Spices onto the main fixture.

Merchandising products accurately to agreed planograms.

Checking stock levels and reporting any out-of-stock products.

Making sure secondary displays are fully stocked, tidy and looking great.

Taking before and after photos of your work.

Reporting completed activity through an app after each visit.

Please note: This is a physical role involving the regular movement and lifting of stock, so you must be comfortable with heavy lifting throughout the working day.

This role would be a great fit if you: Have previous merchandising, grocery or retail experience.

Hold a full UK driving licence and are confident driving a company van.

Enjoy being out on the road and working independently.

Are organised and able to plan and manage a busy workload.

Are confident using a smartphone and apps to complete reporting.

Are physically able and willing to move and lift stock throughout the day.

Have access to a mobile phone and internet connection that you are happy to use for work.

Can commit to working for the full duration of the seasonal campaign until 31st December 2026. The important details Van delivery: Monday 28th September 2026 Briefing: Tuesday 29th September at our Head Office in Stokenchurch Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hours worked between 7am and 7pm Pay: £110.00 per day + £10.00 per day completion bonus Company van: Provided Business mileage: Covered This is a great opportunity if you're looking for consistent, full-time work, you enjoy working independently and want to be part of a busy seasonal campaign for a well-known household brand.

Cosine is an equal opportunities employer.

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