In support of its recruitment drive, the retailer’s recruitment partner Staffline is hosting an open day at Leicestershire’s Castle Donington on Saturday 15 September from 10am to 4pm.

The seasonal workers Staffline hopes to recruit will support the retailer with picking and packing online orders and preparing home and store deliveries for customers throughout the UK this Christmas.

Early next year, M&S plans to hire up to 100 permanent colleagues at the distribution centre. These roles will be available to all Staffline colleagues, including the seasonal colleagues recruited specifically for the festive season.

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