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Merchandiser - Lanark

Job in Lanark, Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Smiths News
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-20
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Merchandising, Retail Support, Stocking
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.24 GBP Hourly GBP 14.24 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Lanark

Morrisons Books Merchandiser – Lanark
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)

Working Pattern:

  • Mondays (including Bank Holidays)
  • All calls to be completed before 12:00pm

Contract Type:
Flexible, part-time (zero-hour)

About the Role

As a Books Merchandiser, you will play a key role in ensuring in-store book displays are visually appealing, fully stocked, and aligned to client expectations. This is a hands‑on role where attention to detail, organisation, and strong communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Stock Replenishment & Display
    Move stock from the warehouse to the shop floor, organise shelves, and ensure products are fully replenished and presented to a high standard.
  • Planogram Compliance
    Accurately implement planograms and visual briefs to ensure all displays meet required layouts and standards.
  • Promotional Execution
    Set up promotional materials, price labels, and point-of-sale (POS) displays to support campaigns and drive sales.
  • Reporting & Communication
    Use a company device or mobile app to access briefs, record activity, upload photos, and provide feedback to client teams.
  • Relationship Building
    Build positive working relationships with store managers and colleagues to ensure smooth and effective in-store activity.
What We Offer

With 34 distribution centres and over 22,000 retailers relying on us, we are the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler. Our success is driven by dedicated colleagues who deliver excellence every day.

In addition to flexible working and extra earning potential, we offer:

  • Holiday pay and contributory pension scheme
  • Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies
  • Share Save scheme and additional benefits
  • Opportunities for career development within a FTSE-listed company (Smiths News)
About You

Previous merchandising experience is beneficial but not essential. More importantly, you will be:

  • Friendly, confident, and proactive with a “can-do” attitude
  • A strong communicator with high integrity and reliability
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Able to work independently and make decisions under pressure
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service
  • Based within 15 miles of the advertised area
Additional Information
  • You must have the right to work in the UK to apply
  • Flexible opportunities available to suit your lifestyle or supplement your income
Why Join Us?

Whether you're looking for a long-term career in field marketing or a flexible role to fit around other commitments, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow.

We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match, we’d still love to hear from you—you may be a great fit for this or other opportunities

Alongside a competitive salary and enhanced pension scheme, we offer all of our colleagues some exciting offers and exclusive benefits… Volunteer time and payroll giving

If there’s a community cause you want to support, we offer paid leave to do just that. If you’d like to donate to a charity, you can, with our payroll giving scheme.

Financial wellbeing

For financial wellbeing and education, affordable borrowing and savings.

Work/life balance and family-friendly

We’ll support your personal commitments with flexible working whenever we can. We have policies for supporting you with maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.

Paid leave

You’ll be entitled to up to 25 days' annual leave.

Health Cash Plan

For everyday needs, providing cashback for dental & optical treatments, physiotherapy and more.

Colleague Forum

Have your say in how our business is run, celebrate successes and recognise contributions.

Enhanced Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

We’ll match your contributions up to 5%, helping you save for your future. A lump sum payment to your chosen beneficiaries if you die.

You can buy Smiths News shares at a discounted price. A great way to save money.

Cycle to Work

Get fit and save money getting to work with this tax-efficient way to buy a bike.

Exclusive Discounts

From holidays and days out to meals and more, enjoy a wide range of big-name discounts.

Colleague Assistance

Free confidential advice and support when you need it most. If life gets challenging, help is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year.

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