merchandiser

Because of exciting new plans in the works for 2023 Homebase are recruiting across multiple teams, including our commercial team! As such we're seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join us on a permanent basis as soon as possible!

Who we're looking for: We need an experienced Merchandiser, from a retail background who understands just how fast-paced things can get, so experience within retail would be preferred. However, we're recruiting across multiple departments so experience within any particular category isn't essential!

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday (8 am - 4 pm OR 9 am - 5 pm). Should you require flexible working arrangements, please let us know and we will do our very best to accommodate these where possible!

Location: We operate a hybrid working policy which means that you decide what works best for you! If that means working from home, then work from home. If you prefer to work in an office then you're welcome to work from the office. For this particular role, you will need to work from our Milton Keynes, Store Support Centre for 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays). This may increase to 3/4 days per week for short periods in the run-up to our peak seasons.

Salary: We are offering a base salary between £30,000 - £35,000 (depending upon experience) plus annual bonus earning potential!

Job Role Purpose:

As an experienced merchandiser, you'll already have a good idea of what the role involves, but essentially you are responsible for maximizing sales & profitability on buying area product range whilst minimizing loss/markdowns.

What can we offer you in return?

Making your pay go further

• 20% team member discount for Homebase and Bathstore when shopping in-store and online, available from your very first day with us
• We’ll give you the opportunity to enhance your pay through our fantastic, discretionary bonus plan
• Our Hapi To Be Home wellbeing portal helps you save money on everything from your weekly food shop to a fun night out with friends and family
• Holiday starting from 24 days plus bank holidays, rising with service

Saving for your future and giving back to local communities

• Homebase Personal Pension Plan (with Life Assurance cover)
• An opportunity to get involved in fundraising events, helping to raise money for our charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support to fund home-related grants. These grants help keep those most in need safe and comfortable in their homes
• Our Payroll Giving Scheme makes it easy for you to make a regular donation to any registered charity close to your heart

Always growing together

• We'll offer you learning and development opportunities to give you the tools to do your job and there is also the opportunity to earn recognised qualifications from City and Guilds and to gain apprenticeship qualifications to enhance/develop you in your role or career with us
• Our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions will help you grow with talks from external and internal speakers

Sounds like a team you’d like to be part of? Click 'Apply’ now – we’d love to meet you!

Please complete our short application process by clicking apply now.

Homebase operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership