M&S to Hire 10,000 Christmas Staff – Over 40% Boost on Last Year!

Marks & Spencer is gearing up for the festive rush with a whopping 10,000 new Customer Assistants joining its stores this Christmas. That’s a massive 40% jump from last year, as M&S beefs up shop floor support to give shoppers a first-class festive experience.

What Do M&S Customer Assistants Do?

  • Greet and serve customers on the shop floor and at service points
  • Keep shelves and rails fully stocked with top-notch products
  • Offer expert advice and personalised recommendations
  • Play a key role in the Christmas Food to Order service, ensuring millions get their festive essentials on time

These front-line heroes are the friendly faces making your M&S trip smooth and merry, especially during the hectic holiday season.

Join the Festive Fun – Roles Start November 19th

The new recruits will start from November 19th, with plenty of flexible roles in Foods and Clothing & Home departments across the UK. They’ll enjoy perks like a juicy 20% colleague discount from day one.

“Our fantastic store colleagues play such a big part in delivering the magic of M&S at Christmas to our customers,” said Sacha Berendji, Operations Director at M&S. “This year, we’re recruiting even more colleagues to ensure there’s always someone on hand to offer support and recommendations.”

Kickstart Your Career with M&S This Christmas

Christmas at M&S is fast-paced and full of surprises. Many staff start their M&S journey during the festive period and go on to build long-term careers. With a variety of roles and flexible hours, it’s the perfect chance to be part of something special.

Fancy joining the team? Head over to the M&S Christmas careers site and apply now. New vacancies are added all the time, so don’t miss out!

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