Customer Assistant - Food - Southfields Simply Food

Marks & Spencer Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greater London is looking for a Customer Assistant to provide excellent service in a fast-paced food section. This role is essential for engaging with customers, keeping shelves stocked, and ensuring a tidy store. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to customer service and flexibility to work in various store areas. Experience with digital tools and the ability to perform under pressure are vital. This is a frontline role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to comply with health and safety legislation.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Flexibility to work across various store areas.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers efficiently on the shop floor and at service points.
• Keep the store clean and tidy while ensuring shelves are stocked.
• Monitor and deliver on daily sales targets and promotions.

Skills

High levels of customer service

Strong communication skills

Good level of digital capability

Job description

Work Pattern

Week 1
Sunday 1500-2100
Friday 1700-2300
Saturday 1700-2300

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.
Please note that the + £3.00 p/h unsocial premium is only added on any hours worked between 22:00-06:00.

Join M&S as a Customer Assistant in our Food section, where you'll become be at the frontline of the UK’s fastest growing retailer. We’re not just looking for someone to fill shelves – we need down-to‑earth colleagues who thrive under pressure, deliver five‑star service at pace, and embrace the transformation we're driving.

We're seeking passionate individuals who not only take pride in their knowledge of M&S Food products but are also ready to roll their sleeves up and go again, day in and day out, meeting strong customer demand head‑on.

You’ll be a resilient and committed brand ambassador who’s ready to raise the bar by confidently recommending and selling our newest food products to our customers. Through remarkable service you'll make sure our customers feel truly valued every time they shop with us.

• At M&S, our customers don't wait. You’ll thrive in a high‑pressure environment, staying sharp, fast, and focused when the store is at its busiest. You’ll go above and beyond, to serve, sell, fill and help drive growth in sales.
• Being digitally confident is essential. You'll utilise our digital tools, such as the Sparks App and our in‑store devices, to enhance the customer experience and ensure they get the products they want when they need them.
• Being a team player is crucial. You’ll contribute to a positive, high‑energy environment, where everyone works hard and supports each other in delivering a seamless customer experience.
• Flexibility is also vital. You should be poised to work across various areas of the store, adapting to the changing demands of the retail environment. No two shifts will look the same – and you’ll embrace the challenge.

This is a frontline role, not for the faint‑hearted. But for those who are ready to roll up their sleeves, there’s huge opportunity. Are you ready for it? Take Your Marks and apply today.

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 & Spen…

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.