M&S is set to bolster its workforce for the busy Christmas period with 11,000 new recruits.
- The new roles represent an increase of over 1,000 positions compared to the previous year.
- Recruits will support both the food and clothing sectors in M&S stores across the UK.
- The hiring process begins on 9 October, with roles starting from mid-November.
- M&S encourages potential candidates to consider flexible working patterns available for these positions.
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is embarking on a large-scale recruitment drive, announcing the availability of 11,000 festive roles to manage the increased demand expected during the Christmas trading period. This is over 1,000 more positions than the retailer offered last year.
The roles are designed to support M&S’s extensive food and clothing sectors throughout the UK, becoming a crucial part of their seasonal operations. Successful candidates will help facilitate the company’s food to order service, ensuring smooth service during the peak holiday period.
Recruitment for these positions kicks off on 9 October, with new employees expected to join the workforce by mid-November. This approach aims to equip M&S stores with adequate staffing to maintain customer service standards during the Christmas rush.
Sacha Berendji, M&S Operations Director, noted the vital role store colleagues play in delivering the ‘magic of M&S at Christmas’. Berendji emphasised that this recruitment phase offers potential career starting points, as many past recruits have progressed to the ‘Stepping Into Team Manager’ programme after the holiday season.
M&S is keen on offering a variety of roles with flexible working patterns, inviting interested individuals to apply through the company’s careers website.
The recruitment initiative by M&S aims to strengthen their customer service capabilities during the Christmas season through extensive hiring.
