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Merchandiser - Herne Bay

16 hours ago by Smiths News
  • £14.24 per hour
  • Herne, ENG, UK
  • Full-time
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Part-time, flexible zero-hours Merchandiser role covering Herne Bay, focused on in-store product presentation, stock replenishment, auditing and maintaining on-brand displays across a set territory. Smiths News is the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler, supporting 22,000+ retailers nationwide. Standout perk: paid travel time and mileage (subject to eligibility) plus holiday pay included in the hourly rate.

Key skills
In-store merchandisingStock replenishmentPoint-of-sale (POS) placementRetail display standards / visual merchandisingAuditing / stock checksTerritory managementJourney planning (cost-effective route planning)Customer serviceRelationship building with store staff/managersFull UK driving licence and own vehicle
Pays £14.24 per hour (includes holiday pay), with travel time and mileage payable subject to eligibility and a location allowance if applicable.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy working autonomously on the shop floor, communicating confidently with store teams, and taking ownership of keeping displays and stock levels in top shape.
Why apply
  • Flexible zero-hours, part-time work
  • Paid travel time and mileage
  • Contributory pension and share save
Merchandiser – Herne Bay Flexible, part time zero hour 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. Click on the link below to read the full job description.

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.

If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our

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Reference: 23810_2606205042·Original posting
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