M&SD will recruit in excess of 11,000 Christmas colleagues

Marks & Spencer has announced it will be recruiting in excess of 11,000 new Customer Assistants to offer help and support in stores across the UK over the festive period. 

The retailer is recruiting even more colleagues than last year with over 1,000 more vacancies available, reflecting the additional investment M&S is making in colleague hours to deliver exceptional customer service.  

A Customer Assistant at M&S is the face of the business and responsible for delivering a seamless shopping experience for customers, however and whenever they choose to shop.  

From serving customers on the shop floor and at service points, ensuring the shelves and rails are always stocked with exceptional product, to engaging with customers to understand their needs and make recommendations; a Customer Assistant role is varied and wide-ranging.   

Christmas colleagues also play an integral role in delivering M&S’ Christmas Food to Order service, which launched this year on 24th September, ensuring millions of customers get their all-important festival essentials and treats on time.  

The recruitment window opened on 9th October and new colleagues will join M&S from mid November - with a range of start dates, variety of roles and flexible working patterns available. To apply, candidates can visit the M&S careers page and complete an application, before being invited to either a 1-2-1 interview or group assessment. 

M&S Support Centre colleagues continue to spend seven days in store each year to help store colleagues, with four of those completed in the lead up to Christmas. Last year, Support Centre colleagues spent 103,000 hours helping M&S stores and customers over the festive period. 

Sacha Berendji, Operations Director at M&S, said: “Our fantastic store colleagues play such a big part in delivering the magic of M&S at Christmas to our customers. And this year we’re recruiting even more colleagues to ensure we’re closer to customers. 

“The Christmas period is a busy but exciting time for M&S and no two days are the same – in fact, many colleagues started their M&S careers at Christmas and after the festive period were invited to go onto our Stepping Into Team Manager programme. With a range of roles and flexible working patterns available, anyone who is interested in being part of something special this Christmas should visit our careers website to apply.” 

The Customer Service Assistant roles will span both Foods and Clothing & Home and are located all over the UK, with vacancies in every store. 

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Morrisons to recruit up to 3,000 Christmas staff

Morrisons has announced it's seeking up to 3,000 extra colleagues to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations allover the country to help meet increased demand over the busy Christmas period. 

The wide range of roles including customer assistants, home delivery drivers and manufacturing and warehouse operatives offer a range of flexible working patterns.  

With no prior experience necessary for most roles, Morrisons is seeking applicants to join their team who are friendly and want to help give their customers the best experience during this special time of year. In previous years, many temporary colleagues have gone on to find permanent positions within Morrisons.

All new colleagues will benefit from a 15% staff discount card as well as a 10% discount card for a friend or family member. 

Clare Grainger, Group People Director at Morrisons, said: “As Morrisons gears up for the festive rush, we’re looking for up to 3,000 additional colleagues to join our talented teams.  

"We are looking forward to welcoming these new colleagues who will have a key role in creating and delivering products to make our customers celebrations special. 

"There are lots of opportunities all across the UK to join us with both temporary and permanent roles in our stores, manufacturing and logistics sites.”

To apply please visit: https://www.morrisons.jobs