In Store Store Bury the Rock Location Bury, Lancashire Contract type Permanent Position type Part Time Salary £12.60 p/h Closing date: 14th January 2026 How We Hire Everyone is welcome at M&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves. About the role This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate. All the details Work Pattern Saturday: 07:00–15:45 Join our team at M&S as a Customer Assistant in Operations, where you’ll play a vital role in keeping our store running smoothly behind the scenes. We’re looking for hardworking individuals who take pride in ensuring our products are delivered, organised, and ready for our colleagues and customers. You’ll be responsible for accepting deliveries, unpacking goods, and preparing crates to ensure our shop floor is always fully stocked. Through your efficiency and agility, you'll help create a seamless shopping experience by keeping products available for our customers at all times. At M&S, our operations team ensures our store runs like clockwork, so you’ll need to be ready to roll up your sleeves and keep things moving. Being digitally confident is essential. You'll use our in-store systems and tools to track deliveries, manage stock, and make sure our products are exactly where they need to be. Being a team player is crucial. You'll work closely with colleagues from across the store to ensure a smooth operation, supporting your team and helping to create an inclusive environment. Flexibility is also vital. You should be confident working across various operational tasks and be ready to adapt to the changing needs of the store. Are you ready for it? Take your marks and get ready to apply. "Under 18 disclaimer 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." Purpose To deliver a great shopping experience for our customers, we are looking for colleagues who put customers before tasks every time whilst championing and promoting our brilliant products. As the face of the business, you will be the voice of our customers helping us to continually improve. Key Accountabilities Serve our customers efficiently, both on the shop floor and at service points Keep the store clean and tidy, ensuring that our shelves are always stocked with product Monitor and deliver on the daily sales targets, priorities, promotions and selling opportunities Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs, make recommendations and deliver remarkable service throughout their visit to store. Build expert product knowledge to sell and recommend our products and services We’ll give you the training to utilise all digital tools and communication channels to deliver for the customer every time Key Capabilities High levels of customer service Committed to delivering excellent work with great attention to detail Open to and acts upon feedback, asking for this regularly Takes accountability for planning and managing own workload efficiently Strong communication skills Adaptable to changing situations Builds positive relationships by being a good listener Good level of digital capability Everyone’s Welcome M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. Our Support Mentorship It’s important to us that our new colleagues feel supported in their roles and can learn from each other. That’s why we offer mentorship through our buddy system. Flexible working We’re a 24/7 business and our working patterns adapt to our customers’ needs. Worklife is our flexible working policy that gives colleagues the option for part-time working, a 4-day compressed week, or to job share if it’s in the best interests of everyone. Benefits Wellbeing hub Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service. Colleague Networks We want you to feel supported, no matter what. Health and Wellbeing Network Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers. Cancer Network Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer. Forces Community Network Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace. LGBTQ Network Proactively representing LGBTQ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers. Menopause Network Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences. Family & Carers Network A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources. Gender Equality Network Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all. Culture and Heritage Network Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M&S colleagues and customers. How to Apply Here’s what to expect at each stage of the application process. This can change depending on the role you’ve applied to. If you need any reasonable adjustments made at any stage, let us know and we can help. Send us your application Fill in our short application form and hit submit. Online assessment We’ll invite you to take part in an online assessment. This could be before or after your interview. In-person assessment centre We’ll invite you to an in-person assessment centre or an interview. This process may differ depending on the role you’ve applied to. Decision After we’ve decided, we’ll be in touch. If you’ve been successful, we’ll officially invite you to join the team and let you know the next steps.