Christmas - Operations Assistant - Backstage - Hedge End

Marks and Spencer; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks and Spencer in Hedge End is seeking a Customer Assistant in Operations to support the backstage flow of our stores. The role involves handling deliveries, stock, and ensuring shelves stay full and ready for customers, with a fast-paced, physical environment.

Candidates should be comfortable with early starts and working across store areas as needed, using digital tools to track stock and deliveries, and collaborating with colleagues to keep the store running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Availability for early morning shifts.
• Ability to work across store areas and deliveries.
• Comfort with using digital tools to track stock.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and deliveries to keep shop floors stocked and ready for customers.
• Support behind-the-scenes tasks to ensure store readiness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain product availability and store flow.
• Work flexibly across departments as needed to meet store demands.

Skills

Flexibility

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

All the details

Sunday 21:00 - 06:00

Monday 21:00 - 06:00

Saturday 21.00 - 06.00

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.