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Customer Assistant - Fashion, Home & Beauty

£12.2 - £13.2 per hourEstimated

Team

In Store

Store

Exeter

Location

Exeter, Devon

Contract type

Permanent

Position type

Part Time

Closing date: 18th June 2026

Retail Quiz

Find out if you fit the role.

Take Your Marks

Could you make an impact at M&S? If you think the answer is yes, we've got a few questions to ask, so we (and you) can see if you've got what it takes to be a Customer Assistant in our fast paced stores.

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  • Intro
  • About the role
  • Meet the Team
  • Our Support
  • Benefits
  • Colleague Networks
  • How to Apply

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

Thursday: 15:30-19:30

Friday: 15:30-19:30

Saturday: 15:30-19:30

Join M&S as a Customer Assistant in our Fashion, Home & Beauty section , where you’ll play a vital frontline role in delivering style advice and five-star service. This isn’t just a retail job – it’s a role for people who love pace, want to work hard and play their part in delivering our transformation.We’re looking for passionate, fashion-forward individuals who are ready to drive sales, grow our share in the style space, and help customers discover our most on-trend and fashionable products. You'll be a resilient and confident brand ambassador who’s ready to serve our customers and sell our latest fashion items.· At M&S, our customers don't wait. You’ll be operating in a high-demand environment, rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in, no matter how busy the day gets. · Being digitally confident is essential. You'll utilise our digital tools, such as the Sparks App and in-store devices, to enhance the customer experience and accelerate the move to the new M&S.· Efficiency and effectiveness are non-negotiable. You’ll keep standards sky-high while balancing speed and accuracy, even when the pressure is on.· Being a team player is crucial. You'll contribute to a positive store environment where everyone moves with purpose and energy, supporting each other every step of the way.· Flexibility is vital. Retail moves fast – and you’ll move faster. You’ll adapt to where you’re needed, when you’re needed, always ready to meet the next challenge head-on.This is the frontline of fashion retail - are you ready for it? Take Your Marks and apply today.

Meet the Team

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.

  • Wellbeing hub
  • Wellbeing hub

    Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.

  • Giving back
  • Giving back

    Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or even volunteering for them.

  • Pay
  • Pay

    Earn a competitive salary.

  • Colleague discount
  • 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
  • Time off

    Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.

  • Life assurance
  • Life assurance

    Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).

  • Workplace savings
  • Workplace savings

    We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.

  • My Choices
  • My Choices

    Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.

  • Cycle to work
  • Cycle to work

    Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.

  • Smart tech
  • Smart tech

    Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary.

  • Family friendly policy
  • Family friendly policy

    Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.

  • Wellbeing hub
  • Giving back
  • Pay
  • Colleague discount
  • Time off
  • Life assurance
  • Workplace savings
  • My Choices
  • Cycle to work
  • Smart tech
  • Family friendly policy

Colleague Networks

We want you to feel supported, no matter what.

LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.

Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.

Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.

Forces Community Network

Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.

Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

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.

LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.

Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.

Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.

Forces Community Network

Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.

Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

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.

LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.

Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.

Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.

Forces Community Network

Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.

Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

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.

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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.

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