Maternity cover Work, Jobs in Colchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Customer Assistant - Fashion, Home & Beauty - Stane Park
Marks & Spencer —Colchester
- £13.41 an hour
- Temporary
- Employee discount
2d
Customer Service Advisor - Nights/Part-time
Cloud —Colchester
- £12,722 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
Quick apply
5d
Accounts Payable Assistant
Walstead UK Ltd —Colchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
1d
Retail Store Manager - Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover)
The Works —Colchester
- Retail management
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Bioresources Technician
Anglian Water Services Ltd —Colchester
- £36,920 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
2d
Account Manager - Laura Mercier- Fenwick Colchester- Maternity cover- 37.5 hours
Orveon Global Ltd UK —Colchester
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Service Colleague (Food Services)
ASDA —Feering
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Food service
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
4d
Senior Administrator 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover (Full time)
Maldon Salt —Maldon
- £34,842 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
Nursery Bank Staff
Family First Nurseries —Colchester
- English
Sales Assistant - Chelmsford 1
Smyths Toys —Chelmsford
- £11.30 - £13.20 an hour
- Temporary
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Class Teacher Maternity Cover
REAch2 Academy Trust —Clacton-on-Sea
- £32,916 - £45,352 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Forecourt Cashier
Lawford Service Station —Manningtree
- From £13.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Serving
Quick apply
Class Teacher Maternity Cover
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy —Clacton-on-Sea
- £32,916 - £45,352 a year
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Accounts Assistant - 3 month FTC
Lookers —Colchester
- Up to £26,250 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
Quick apply
19h
Human Resources Apprentice
Holmes and Hills LLP —Colchester
- Seasonal
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Team Leader (Food Services)
ASDA —Feering
- £13.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Food service
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Store Leader Maternity Cover
Kate Spade —Braintree
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
Receptionist - Maternity Cover
Holiday Inn Southend —Southend-on-Sea
- £12.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Property Services Administrator
Caring Homes Group —Colchester
- £12.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Pharmacy Colleague
ASDA —Ipswich
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
6d

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Customer Assistant - Fashion, Home & Beauty - Stane Park

Marks & Spencer -
Colchester

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Job details

Temporary | Part-time
£13.41 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee discount

Full job description

Team

In Store

Store

Stane Park

Location

Colchester, Essex

Contract type

Temporary

Position type

Part Time

Salary

£13.41 p/h

Closing date: 11th 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.

Let's get started

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
Week 1
Monday 14:30-20:30
Thursday 14:30-20:30
Friday 14:00-20:30
Saturday 12:00-20:30

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

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.

Family & Carers Network

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

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.

Cancer Network

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

Gender Equality Network

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

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.

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.

Family & Carers Network

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

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.

Cancer Network

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

Gender Equality Network

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

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.

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.

Family & Carers Network

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

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.

Cancer Network

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

Gender Equality Network

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

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.

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.

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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.

Apply Now

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Retail Quiz

Take Your Marks

How We Hire

About the role

Meet the Team

Our Support

Mentorship

Flexible working

Benefits

Wellbeing hub

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

Family & Carers Network

Health and Wellbeing Network

Cancer Network

Gender Equality Network

Menopause Network

LGBTQ+ Network

Forces Community Network

Culture and Heritage Network

Family & Carers Network

Health and Wellbeing Network

Cancer Network

Gender Equality Network

Menopause Network

LGBTQ+ Network

Forces Community Network

Culture and Heritage Network

Family & Carers Network

Health and Wellbeing Network

Cancer Network

Gender Equality Network

Menopause Network

LGBTQ+ Network

Forces Community Network

Culture and Heritage Network

How to Apply