Casual Merchandiser / Driver - York

We are looking for a reliable and flexible Casual Merchandiser/Driver to support our magazine distribution and newspaper and lifestyle magazine displays in supermarkets, convenience stores and other retail outlets across York. 

You will help ensure our products are always well presented, in stock and easy for customers to find.

What we offer

• Flexible casual hours, typically 10–12 hours per week, ideal to fit around other commitments.
• Ongoing support from an experienced regional team.
• Hourly rate, plus mileage contribution for business use of your vehicle.
• The chance to work independently while playing a key role in how our titles are seen in-store.

Key Responsibilities

• Visiting a set list of stores in and around York according to an agreed schedule.
• Delivering newspapers and magazines to outlets using your own vehicle.
• Merchandising our displays: tidying stands, rotating stock and ensuring products are displayed well.
• Implementing and maintaining in-store promotions and point-of-sale materials.
• Checking stock levels, reporting any issues and feeding back store information.
• Building positive relationships with store staff and acting as a friendly, professional ambassador for our brands.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle suitable for carrying bundles of newspapers and magazines.
• Previous retail, merchandising or field-based experience is helpful but not essential
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Good attention to detail, especially when setting up displays and promotions.
• Flexibility to work across weekdays and occasional weekends, depending on store needs.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan 
• Employee Helpline counselling and advice
• Perks & discounts including: 
• Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care
• Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

About Newsquest Media Group

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.

We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.

In addition to our local news brands, we own several digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.