Merchandiser - Harwich

Smiths News; Tendring; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Contributory Pension Scheme

Colleague Assistance Programme

Mental Health Allies

Share save scheme

Job summary

Smiths News is seeking an Instore Merchandiser in Harwich to bring products to life on the shop floor, owning a territory with POS placement, replenishment and auditing. You will ensure displays stay on-brand and stock is replenished efficiently while building relationships with store staff.

The role offers flexible, part‑time hours (average 5–20 per week), mileage and travel time paid where eligible, and a pay rate of £14.24 per hour. A full UK driving licence and vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable.
• To be located within 15 miles of advertised area.
• Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure.
• Full commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products on shop floors, manage point‑of‑sale placements and stock replenishment.
• Create and maintain visually impactful displays and audit displays for brand on-brand consistency.
• Build and maintain relationships with store colleagues and managers.
• Plan cost‑effective route visits and work with autonomy to maximize store coverage.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Autonomy

Reliability

Job description

Merchandiser – Harwich
Flexible, part time contract
Pay Rate – £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay)

Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility

Plus: Location Allowance if applicable

Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required.

We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed)

With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we’re not just the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler – we’re a promise kept every day. It’s all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds
incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career.

About the role:

As an Instore Merchandiser, you’ll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You’ll own your territory, taking care of point‑of‑sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You’ll take pride in first‑class standards, creating and maintaining
visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You’ll be the person who
keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on‑brand. You’ll take charge of your own
cost‑effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you’re someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with
others, this role is for you.

What we can offer you

As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you:

• Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme
• Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies
• Share save scheme and more!

About you

Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need:

• A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable.
• To be located within 15 miles of advertised area.
• Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure.
• Full commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Whether you’re looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you.

Experience a career that’s as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care.