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Category Assistant

United Kingdom, Wellingborough · Job Posted June 10, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Category Assistant, on a fixed term contract, for our Head Office located at Equity House, Wellingborough to support our Product team. Within this role you will be a pivotal part of the Trading team, liaising with customers and building strong working relationships with our suppliers to ensure we have the right range of products at the right price to drive cash profit and customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide full administrative support to Category Manager and wider team
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, external suppliers and customers
  • Strive to find best ways of working and suggest improvements

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently without direct full time supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive approach with ability to organise and prioritise tasks
  • Manage workload and deadlines effectively
  • Comprehensive PC skills including good use and experience of Excel and Word
  • Extremely organised with excellent attention to detail and follow-through
  • Resourceful and ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Thrive in a dynamic business where accuracy, hard work and flexibility are imperative
  • Ability to exercise appropriate judgement and discretion especially when handling confidential information

What we offer

  • Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year
  • Tesco colleague discount card with 10% to 15% off most purchases at Tesco
  • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile
  • Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank
  • Free eye test when spending £50 or more
  • 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
  • Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
  • Exclusive deals and discounts website including cycle to work scheme
  • Save As You Earn share scheme
  • Retirement savings plan (pension) up to 5% matched
  • Life Assurance up to three times annual pay
  • Health and Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP
  • Great holiday package
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