Seasonal Stock Assistant

LUSH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics retailer in Manchester is seeking Seasonal Stock Assistants to maintain stock levels and support visual merchandising during peak seasons. Candidates should be passionate, team-oriented, and aligned with the company's ethics. This role involves processing deliveries and engaging with customers to ensure an excellent shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Capable of collaborating with team members to achieve store goals.
• Strong verbal communication skills to engage customers.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle pressure.
• Skill in identifying and resolving stock issues.
• Aptitude for maintaining an organized store environment.
• Understanding and alignment with ethical sourcing and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining shop floor stock levels during busy periods.
• Maintaining visual merchandising and cleanliness.
• Processing deliveries and adhering to freshness policy.
• Managing stock rotation and waste management.
• Conducting stocktakes.
• Maintaining organization in stockroom areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Organisation

Ethical and Sustainable Mindset

Job description

Overview

Diversity matters

We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It's what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future. We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!

Who we are

You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there's more to this great-smelling, partly employee-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good. The Living Wage Foundation's statement "a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay" is one that we are proud to commit to in the UK. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we put our people first and fight cruel practices like animal testing, promote regeneration, and show that it is what's inside that counts - whether that's an ingredient in a product, or the minerals in a smartphone.

The role

Seasonal Stock Assistants work at the forefront of our business & ensure our products are fresh, and that we are maintaining our visual merchandising and cleanliness standards. We need you to be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about showcasing our beautiful products. You need to be an excellent team player who is ready to hit the ground running to ensure our stock levels are maintained during our busiest time of the year.

You'll support with processing deliveries, and keeping an eye on stock rotation so reduce waste management. You will be a Lush Ambassador representing our ethics and values to our customers, and play a crucial part in ensuring the ultimate experience for our guests, and offering

As a Stock Assistant at Lush, you'll not only manage and replenish products but also engage with customers, support their needs-making this a dynamic and flexible role.

Key Information

• Hours available: 12-24 hours per week
• Application Deadline: 24th September 2025
• Interview Date: Sunday 28th September 6:30pm-8pm (Compulsory)
• Training: 12th October 2025
• Start Date: 12th October 2025
• Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining shop floor stock levels during our busiest time of the year
• Maintaining visual merchandising and cleanliness standards.
• Processing deliveries.
• Adherence to our freshness policy and stock rotation.
• Waste management.
• Stocktakes.
• Maintaining high levels of organisation in the stockroom and back of house areas.
• Members of the stock team will also receive introductory product and customer experience training.

Skills and Experience

• Teamwork: Capable of collaborating with team members to achieve store goals, and maintaining a positive and supportive work environment.
• Communication: Strong verbal communication skills to engage customers, actively listen to their needs, and provide relevant product information.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, handle challenging situations, and work effectively under pressure.
• Problem-solving: Skill in identifying and resolving any stock issues, finding appropriate solutions, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Organisation: Aptitude for maintaining an organized store environment, managing inventory, and creating visually appealing product displays.
• Ethical and Sustainable Mindset: Understanding and alignment with Lush's commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and cruelty-free practices.