Christmas - Operations Assistant - Chichester

MARKS&SPENCER; Chichester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks & Spencer in Chichester is looking for a Customer Assistant in Operations to support stock, deliveries and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our shop floor full and ready for customers.

The role is physically demanding, requires flexibility to work across the wider store, and a proactive, digital‑minded team player who can move with purpose to keep things moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to handle physical, high‑intensity retail environments.
• Willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and deliveries to keep the shop floor stocked and ready.
• Use digital tools to track deliveries and manage stock efficiently.
• Support colleagues across the store and adapt to changing tasks.

Skills

Stock management

Delivery coordination

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

MONDAY 16:15-21:00

WEDNESDAY 16:15-21:00

FRIDAY 16:15-21:00

SATURDAY 16:15-21:00

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

To help maintain a safe working environment and meet health and safety obligations, we can only consider applications from candidates who are 18 years of age or older for this role.

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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