M&S launches festive recruitment drive for Athlone and other stores

The Marks & Spencer store in Athlone Towncentre is part of a nationwide recruitment drive ahead of the festive season.

M&S said a total of 210 seasonal job opportunities were available across its 16 stores in Ireland as part of the pre-Christmas recruitment drive.

The retailer is looking to fill customer assistant roles for the busy festive period, with positions available in both the foods and clothing and home departments.

M&S said its seasonal colleagues would also support the popular M&S Christmas Food to Order service, ensuring festive essentials are ready on time for customers across Ireland.

John Paul McShane, Regional Manager for Marks & Spencer Ireland, commented: “The contribution of our seasonal colleagues, from preparing orders to assisting customers with collections, is essential to ensuring a smooth and successful Christmas season for M&S.

"Many of our current colleagues started with M&S in seasonal roles and have progressed through internal programmes like Stepping Into Team Manager.

"With opportunities available across Ireland, we encourage anyone seeking a dynamic, flexible role this Christmas to apply.”

The recruitment window is now open, with new recruits starting from mid-November.

M&S said it offers "flexible roles with a variety of working patterns, making it an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience or supplement their income over the holidays".

Applications are being received through the M&S careers page: www.ie-jobs.marksandspencer.com/