Christmas - Operations Assistant - Backstage - Oatlands Harrogate SF

Marks and Spencer; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks & Spencer in Harrogate is seeking an Operations Assistant to be the backstage powerhouse of our store. This is a physically demanding, high-intensity role that keeps our stores running like clockwork.

You’ll manage stock, deliveries, and the behind-the-scenes work that ensures the shop floor stays full, clean, and ready for customers. Flexibility, digital confidence, and teamwork are essential to move with purpose and keep things moving.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work across store areas and shift patterns.
• Comfort with using digital tools to track deliveries and stock.
• Ability to work as part of a larger team to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and deliveries to ensure shelf availability.
• Keep shop floor clean, organized and ready for customers.
• Support behind-the-scenes operations to keep store running efficiently.

Skills

Stock management

Delivery coordination

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Operations Assistant,
All the details
Week 1
Sun 12-8
Wed 13-21
Thur 13-21
Fri 13-21
Week 2
Mon13-21
Tue 13-21
Fri13-21
Sat 13-21
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
To comply with health and safety legislation and keep our colleagues safe in the workplace, colleagues in this role must be 18 years of age or older.
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.