Lush
Seasonal stock assistant (temporary)
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Seasonal Stock Assistant (Temporary)
Application Deadline: 13 September 2026
Department: Retail
Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time
Location: Manchester - Trafford Centre
Compensation: £13.45 / hour
Description
The Role
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 to reduce waste management. With in-depth training on our products and ingredients, 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 the best customer service on the high street, at our busiest time of the year.
Our delivery shifts can start as early as 6am so please consider this when applying.
Key Information
- Hours available: 8-12 hours per week
- Application Deadline: Sunday 13th September 2026
- Interview Date: Ongoing from 18th September 2026
- Training: Week commencing 18th September 2026
- Start Date: From 4th October 2026
- End Date: 3rd January 2027
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Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining visual merchandising and cleanliness standards.
- Maintaining shop floor stock levels during our busiest time of the year.
- 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
Please note that this role involves heavy lifting, usage of ladders and unloading deliveries
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 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.
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Benefits
- Holiday allowance
- 50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
- Profit-based bonus
- Complimentary spa treatment*
- Pension scheme
- Paid day off for your birthday* (Permanent team only)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted rail and bus season tickets
- Employee assistance programme
- 6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)
- Flexible working
- Tailored gender affirming care*
*qualifying period/hours required
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