Seasonal Stock Assistant

Sportswift Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift pay premium

Flexible hours

Job summary

cardfactory is seeking a temporary Stock Assistant to support our store team during the festive season. You will help with stock deliveries, replenishment, and backroom organisation to keep shelves stocked and displays looking great for customers.

Hours will vary by store, with some shifts including evenings or overnights, and enhanced pay for night shifts. A positive attitude and teamwork are valued as you help deliver excellent customer service while supporting stock movement between stores

Qualifications

• A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability and willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Deliver excellent customer service with a smile on the shop floor.
• No retail experience required, just a positive attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the store team with stock deliveries, replenishment and backroom organisation.
• Ensure shelves are fully stocked and displays look their best for customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised stockroom environment.
• Flexibly cover shifts including evenings or nights; night shift premium applies where offered.
• Support stock movement between stores if drivers are available.

Job description

• Are you ready to bring the magic of Christmas to life? Join cardfactory, the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, gifts and celebration essentials, as a temporary Stock Assistant. Help keep the festive spirit flowing behind the scenes while helping to make every customer interaction a gift. With a supportive team, a fast-paced festive atmosphere and the chance to make a real difference during our busiest season, it's the perfect opportunity to be part of something special this Christmas.
You'll be supporting the store team with stock deliveries, replenishment, and backroom organisation, ensuring shelves are fully stocked and displays look their best for our customers, working efficiently behind the scenes to keep the store running smoothly during our busiest time of year, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised stockroom environment., Hours will vary depending on the store location, with some shifts including evenings, or overnight work; we offer enhanced pay for any hours worked between 12am and 6am, and flexibility is essential-especially during peak trading periods and across multiple store locations; if you hold a valid driving licence, there may also be opportunities to support stock movement between stores. Lone working may be required, and we ensure all team members are equipped with the tools and training to stay safe and effective Why join us? You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team, gaining valuable retail experience during the busiest and most exciting season, enjoying enhanced pay for night shifts, and helping make someone's Christmas extra special.
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  o A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
o Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment o Reliability and willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends o You'll ensure efficiency behind the scenes-and deliver excellent customer service with a smile when you're on the shop floor o No previous retail experience required, just a positive attitude and a genuine enjoyment of helping customers and working as part of a team.