Christmas - Operations Assistant - Backstage - Bourne SF

Marks & Spencer Plc; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks & Spencer Plc in the UK is recruiting a Customer Assistant in Operations. This role is physically demanding, fast-paced and essential to keeping our store running smoothly.

You’ll manage stock, deliveries and other backstage tasks to ensure shelves are full, accurate and ready for customers. Early mornings and flexible shifts are required, with additional weekend work and potential full-time hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and deliveries to keep shelves replenished.
• Handle backstage operations to support store flow.
• Move quickly and accurately in a high‑intensity retail setting.
• Support colleagues across the store and adapt to shift needs.

Job description

Sunday 1330-1730
Wednesday 1800-2200
Saturday 1800-2200

Due to operational requirements, all successful candidates may be asked to work up to full-time hours in the weeks commencing 13th and 20th December

This job role involves working early mornings and this means we can’t consider applications from anyone under the age of 18. This is to comply with the relevant health and safety legislation and to keep our colleagues safe in the workplace.

Join our team at M&S as a Customer Assistant in Operations, you’ll be the backstage powerhouse of our stores. It’s a physically demanding, high-intensity role that keeps our stores running like clockwork. If you’re ready to roll your sleeves up and work smart, this is the role for you.

You’ll be responsible for stock, deliveries, and all the vital behind-the-scenes work that ensures our shop floor stays full, clean, and ready for our customers to shop. There’s no room for delay. You’ll be fast, focused, and always one step ahead, keeping the flow of products moving with urgency and accuracy.

• Flexibility is vital. You’ll work across the wider store where needed – always keeping up with the pace and demands of retail.

• Being digitally confident is essential. You’ll use digital tools confidently to track deliveries and manage stock efficiently, always focused on availability and speed.

• Being a team player is essential. You’ll be a key cog in a big machine, working across functions and supporting colleagues across the store.

• Flexibility is vital. From early morning deliveries to shifting stock late into the day, you’ll adapt quickly to keep things moving.

This is a role for people who move with purpose. Are you ready for it?

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