Screwfix

Digital Trader (12 Month FTC)

Screwfix  •  Yeovil, GB (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Overview

Our digital customer journey is an important part of how we do business at Screwfix. From finding the right product, to navigating the site, seeing the right promotion and ultimately making a purchase, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes to make that journey work well.

That’s where you come in.

As a Digital Trader, you’ll work alongside a Digital Trading Manager to deliver the trading plans across our UK & Ireland digital channels, helping to drive sales, improve conversion and make sure our customers can find what they need as easily as possible.

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day trading activity across your categories, using data and insight to spot opportunities, understand what’s working and make changes where it isn’t. That could mean reviewing category performance, responding to competitor activity, optimising promotions or making sure products are merchandised in the right way across search, navigation, recommendations and landing pages.

You’ll work closely with teams across commercial, marketing, campaigns, pricing and merchandising, so there’s plenty of variety and plenty of people to work with. You’ll also get involved in testing and deploying digital activity, making sure promotions and content are accurate and ready to go live.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract role to start from December 2026.

What's in it for you?

  • Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
  • 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible start and end times around core working hours
  • Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
  • EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
  • Up to 14% employer pension contributions
  • Life cover up to 4x your salary
  • Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
  • 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Responsibilities

  • Support the Digital Trading Manager in delivering category strategies and trading plans across the UK & IE markets, driving website and app sales whilst achieving revenue targets.
  • Manage day-to-day digital trading activity for assigned categories, identifying and executing trading opportunities, mitigating risks, and ensuring all activity is measurable and optimised for performance.
  • Monitor, analyse and report on category performance, providing accurate insights, identifying opportunities and risks, and supporting periodic reviews, trading plans and deep dives.
  • Collaborate with commercial, marketing, campaign and pricing teams to align digital trading priorities, optimise traffic and promotions, and ensure compliant execution of pricing and promotional activity.
  • Work closely with merchandising teams to maximise product discoverability through search, navigation, facets, banners, product recommendations and associations, driving conversion and revenue growth.
  • Manage the addition, removal and merchandising of products, ensuring online content remains relevant, accurate and aligned to trading priorities.
  • Create and deploy campaign landing pages, promotional URLs and merchandising assets, ensuring all activity is delivered accurately and on time.
  • Monitor competitor activity, pricing and promotions, sharing insights to support commercial decision-making and trading strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve the customer experience across digital platforms.
  • Test all promotions within the test environments ahead of go live and ensuring that all corrections and amends are briefed and executed within the timelines.

Qualifications

  • Analytical – has the ability to analyse & interpret data to make timely and considered decisions & actions.
  • Attention to detail and a great numeric ability (including strong Excel skills)
  • Ability to organise and prioritise a large number of tasks and work calmly under pressure.
  • Flexible, enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to work to targets in a deadline driven environment.
  • Ambition and drive to learn / develop new skills
  • Self-starter
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

Financial wellbeing

  • Wagestream access to track earnings and save
  • Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
  • Colleague support fund
  • Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
  • Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

  • Career progression and development programmes
  • Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
  • Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
  • Support networks available

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

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About Screwfix

There’s no stopping us at Screwfix!

We’re a team of 14,000+ colleagues and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK, Ireland, and France, with over 970 stores and counting.

As a true leader in E-Commerce, we’re proud to be part of the Kingfisher PLC Group, an international home improvement company with 2,000+ stores and 80,000+ colleagues, alongside big names like B&Q, Castorama, and Brico Depot.

Joining Screwfix means joining a team that’s growing fast, full of support, opportunities, and fun! Here’s what makes us stand out:

•     70,000+ products available via phone, online, app, or in-store - with orders taken up until 8pm weekdays for next-day delivery.

•     Click & Collect: pick up your order in as little as one minute.

•     Screwfix Sprint: delivery to home or site in as little as 20 minutes, exclusively via the Screwfix App.

•     7 million weekly visits to Screwfix.com and the Screwfix App.

•     11 million active customers every year.

•     Proud winners of the Digital Excellence Award at the Retail Week Awards 2025 and Retailer of the Year at the UK Green Business Awards 2024.

•     Committed to sustainability, reducing our environmental impact and offering products built to last - because if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.

And when you join us, you’ll enjoy:

•     A Competitive salary

•     Up to 33 days’ holiday

•     An award-winning pension scheme

•     Life cover

•     20% discount with Screwfix and B&Q

•     Discounted healthcare

•     Company share save schemes

•     Loyalty recognition

•     A flexible core - hours working approach

Plus, we’ll help you build the career you want with excellent in-house training and development.

Ready to be unstoppable? Join our team and experience #LifeAtScrewfix!

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Yeovil, GB
Year Founded
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