Customer Assistant - Lingerie - Ipswich - #190374

Marks & Spencer


Date: 5 hours ago
City: Ipswich
Salary: £13.41 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Team In Store Store Ipswich Location Ipswich, Suffolk Contract type Permanent Position type Part Time Salary £13.41p/h Closing date: 16th June 2026

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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

Sunday: 09:00-17:00
Monday: 09:30-18:30
Tuesday: 09:00-18:00
Friday :10:00-18:00

Join M&S as a Customer Assistant in our Fashion, Home & Beauty section, where you’ll play a vital frontline role in delivering a market leading customer experience. This isn’t just a retail job – it’s a role for people who love pace, graft, and playing their part in delivering our transformation.

We’re looking for fashion-forward, confident people who are passionate about helping customers feel their best, whether that’s through 1 to 1 styling in suits, offering a five-star bra fit experience or a tailor-made beauty routine. You’ll be someone who knows how to build rapport quickly, listens to customer needs, and confidently recommends products both in-store and online.

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.

You’ll create genuine 1 to 1 connection with customers through fitting appointments and style advice, tapping into your knowledge of the latest trends and tailoring your recommendations to their unique needs.

Efficiency and effectiveness are non-negotiable. You’ll keep standards sky-high while balancing speed and accuracy, even when the pressure is on.

Being digitally confident is essential. You'll utilise our digital tools, such as the Sparks App and in-store devices, to provide a personalised five-star service.

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.

If you’re ready to take the lead in delivering exceptional service and bringing the M&S style experience to life, this is your moment. 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.


Menopause Network

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

LGBTQ+ Network

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

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.

Gender Equality Network

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

Forces Community Network

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

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.

Cancer Network

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

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.

LGBTQ+ Network

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

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.

Gender Equality Network

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

Forces Community Network

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

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.

Cancer Network

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

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.

LGBTQ+ Network

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

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.

Gender Equality Network

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

Forces Community Network

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

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.

Cancer Network

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

Family & Carers Network

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

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How to Apply

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Online assessment

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In-person assessment centre

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Decision

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