M&S Christmas Jobs 2026: Leeds Stores Hiring at £13.41 an Hour
Marks & Spencer is hiring Christmas staff in Leeds stores at £13.41 an hour, including the city centre, White Rose, Crown Point, Moortown and Pudsey.
UKIn brief
- Marks & Spencer is recruiting seasonal Christmas staff for its Leeds stores, paying £13.41 an hour.
- Stores hiring include Leeds city centre, Moortown, Crown Point, White Rose Shopping Centre and Pudsey.
- An M&S regional manager said the business expects to welcome over 300 new colleagues to store teams in the area.
- Applicants must work full time in the two weeks before Christmas and be available on 22, 23 and 24 December.
| Country | UK |
|---|---|
| Organization | Marks & Spencer |
| Official source | The Hoot Leeds – M&S launches recruitment drive in Leeds ✓ thehootleeds.com |
Marks & Spencer has opened Christmas recruitment for its stores in Leeds, with seasonal roles paying £13.41 an hour. The drive, reported by The Hoot Leeds on 21 October 2026, is part of M&S's wider UK-wide festive hiring.
Stores hiring in Leeds
| Store | Area |
|---|---|
| Leeds city centre (flagship) | City centre |
| Moortown | North Leeds |
| Crown Point | South Leeds retail park |
| White Rose Shopping Centre | South-west Leeds |
| Pudsey | West Leeds |
M&S regional manager Zeba Khan said the business was looking forward to welcoming more than 300 new colleagues to its store teams. Her quote referred to Greater Manchester, so the exact number for Leeds itself has not been confirmed.
Pay and roles
- Pay: £13.41 per hour
- Contract: Seasonal, covering the Christmas trading period
- Training: Provided, so you can get up to speed quickly
On its official Christmas careers page, M&S lists roles such as:
- Customer Assistant on the shop floor, tills and in the foodhall
- Café Customer Assistant
- Stylist in clothing and home
- Visual Merchandising support
Shift patterns are shown at the top of each job advert, and may change depending on what each store needs.
Availability you will need
M&S is clear that Christmas staff must:
- Work full time in the two weeks before Christmas
- Be available on 22, 23 and 24 December, the busiest days of the year
If you cannot commit to those dates, your application is unlikely to go through.
How to apply
Apply on the official M&S Christmas jobs page at jobs.marksandspencer.com/christmas:
- Fill in the online application (about 45 minutes). Have your National Insurance number and right-to-work documents ready.
- Complete the online assessment.
- Share your availability and book an in-store interview.
If you want more than one role at the same store, mention it at the interview rather than applying twice. If you applied for a similar M&S role in the last six months and were unsuccessful, you will need to wait until that period ends.
What it means for job seekers
- Apply now. Christmas roles fill quickly once stores have trained their teams.
- Be honest about availability. Full-time cover before Christmas is a must.
- Use it as a stepping stone. Seasonal staff who perform well often get noticed when permanent roles come up.
- Only apply on official sites. M&S never charges a fee to apply.
Other big UK store hiring includes Aldi's 210 jobs across seven new stores. For the national picture, see the latest ONS vacancy figures.
Frequently asked questions
How much do M&S Christmas jobs pay?
The Leeds seasonal roles pay £13.41 an hour, according to the recruitment drive.
Which Leeds M&S stores are hiring for Christmas?
Leeds city centre, Moortown, Crown Point, White Rose Shopping Centre and Pudsey.
What availability do M&S Christmas staff need?
Full-time availability in the two weeks before Christmas, including 22, 23 and 24 December.
How do I apply for M&S Christmas jobs?
Apply online at jobs.marksandspencer.com/christmas, complete an online assessment, then book an in-store interview.
Apply only on the official site.
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