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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.
Summary
Operations Assistant
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Under 18 disclaimer
This job role involves working with specialist equipment 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.
Please note that the £3.00 p/h unsocial premium is only added on any hours worked between 22:00-06:00
To deliver a great shopping experience for their customers, putting customers before task every time
Champion new ways of working within stores through an open mindset and positive attitude
Complete tasks and processes that deliver ‘best in town’ standards
Serve and sell across all channels brilliantly well
Be the voice of our customer to help us continually improve
Key Accountabilities
Serve our customers efficiently and brilliantly well – on the shop floor and at service points
Deliver ‘best in town’ standards through presentation standards, availability and keeping the store clean and tidy
Skilled to utilise all digital tools and communication channels to do the job
Share customer and colleague feedback to help us do things better
Share knowledge and experience with colleagues to support others in building skill and confidence
Own their own learning & development and proactively access digital learning solutions
Know the daily sales targets, priorities, promotions & selling opportunities
Have great product knowledge to sell and recommend our products and services
Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs and make recommendations
Understand the store priorities and their part to play
Complete tasks with pace and in line with SOPs
Minimise cost and waste through good process practice
Follow safe and legal working practices
Key Capabilities
Understands how M&S operates,it’sstrategy, future and the role they play
Committed to delivering excellent work fast with great attention to detail
Open to and acts on feedback, asking for this regularly
Sets performance objectives for self in conjunction with line manager and in line with business plans
Takes accountability for planning and managing own work efficiently to ensure objectives are met
Is curious and asks questions to challenge the status quo – ask why the company does things the way it does things
Effective at communicating their intentions to others; ensures communication is clear and simple
In control of their own reactions and considers how to share their perspective to create better reaction for team
Copes well with change and work challenges and recovers quickly from its impact
Builds positive relationships by being a good listener and getting to know people by establishing a connection
Technical Skills/ Experience
Contributing to store sales and cost control
Work across the store to get things done right first time within timescales
Comprehensive knowledge of customer shopping channels
Good level of product knowledge and services across the store
Up to date knowledge of the commercial operation and brilliant basics
Good level of digital capability and use of digital tools and applications
Understand customer needs and spot selling opportunities
Adapting to change
Good Knowledge of VM principles
Key Relationships and Stakeholders
Customers
Colleagues
Store Leadership
BIG
Meet the Team
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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.
The great joy of my life as a manager is that I can coach people and help them grow. I had some fantastic line managers myself: they believed in me and would sometimes nudge me out of my comfort zone to see what I could achieve. I hope I do the same for my team.
I started with M&S as a Customer Assistant at the age of 19, and ever since then, I’ve continued to progress. Now I’m the Deputy Store Manager for one of our Academy stores, managing over 200 people. What I like the most about my role is learning new things and sharing that knowledge with the team, so they can work to the best of their ability and be high achievers.
Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
Giving back
Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or even volunteering for them.
Pay
Earn a competitive salary.
Colleague discount
After completing your probation period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
Please note only contracts of more than 12 weeks are eligible for this benefit.
Time off
Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
Life assurance
Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).
Workplace savings
We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
My Choices
Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.
Cycle to work
Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.
Smart tech
Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary.
Family friendly policy
Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.
Wellbeing hub
Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
Giving back
Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or even volunteering for them.
Pay
Earn a competitive salary.
Colleague discount
After completing your probation period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
Please note only contracts of more than 12 weeks are eligible for this benefit.
Time off
Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
Life assurance
Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).
Workplace savings
We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
My Choices
Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.
Cycle to work
Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.
Smart tech
Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary.
Family friendly policy
Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.
This group is focused on helping to create a workplace where gender-related challenges are addressed. They raise awareness of common barriers faced and offer support. They also challenge the business to act and empower individuals to ensure that everyone has equal access to opportunities.
The Cancer Network
This is a network driven by personal experiences, with the purpose of ensuring that anyone in the M&S family affected by Cancer feels supported and has access to the information they need.
Menopause Network
Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.
The Family & Carers Network
This group represents the different types of families that exist. We act as a support network and sounding board for ideas which help our colleagues as parents or carers. We also run an interactive blog, where you can write your own posts or hear about others' experiences.
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.
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.
Forces Community Network
Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.
The LGBTQ+ Network
Open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community and spectrum (and their allies), we promote equality, celebrate inclusivity and diversity, and encourage everyone to be themselves - whatever their sexual or gender identity.
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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.