M&S Lichfield Hiring: UK Jobs for Foreigners and Locals
UK jobs for foreigners and locals: M&S has 70+ vacancies at its new Lichfield distribution centre, which will employ 600 people when it opens in 2027.
UKIn brief
- M&S has begun hiring for an automated Lichfield warehouse that will handle its clothing, home and beauty stock.
- More than 70 vacancies are live now, and the site will employ about 600 people when fully running.
- First roles include planners, team managers and technicians, with more jobs to be posted in the coming months.
- A separate new M&S food store in Lichfield will bring 70 more jobs when it opens next March.
| Country | UK |
|---|---|
| Organization | Marks & Spencer |
| Official source | Retail Technology Innovation Hub – M&S kicks off first recruitment drive for Lichfield fashion hub ✓ retailtechinnovationhub.com |
People looking for UK jobs for foreigners and local warehouse work in the Midlands have a big new employer to watch. Marks & Spencer has launched the first recruitment drive for its new fashion distribution centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire, with more than 70 vacancies already live, trade news site Retail Technology Innovation Hub reported on 29 October 2026. Logistics Manager also confirmed the plans.
The 437,000 sq ft site will be highly automated and is due to open in 2027. When it is running at full strength, it is expected to employ about 600 people.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Marks & Spencer |
| Site | Fashion, home and beauty distribution centre, Lichfield |
| Size | 437,000 sq ft, automated |
| Jobs now | 70+ vacancies |
| Jobs at full operation | About 600 |
| Opening | 2027 |
| Extra jobs | 70 at a new Lichfield food store, opening next March |
Which roles are open first
M&S says the first phase is about building the leadership and technical team before the site goes live. Roles include:
- Planners to organise stock flows and labour
- Team managers and shift leaders
- Technicians to keep the automated systems running
- Other operational and specialist posts
M&S says more roles will be advertised over the coming months as the opening gets closer. Salaries were not published; adverts on the M&S site mention competitive pay and benefits.
A new food store too
M&S is also opening a 15,800 sq ft food store on St John's Grange, Baker Way, in Lichfield next March. It will create about 70 local jobs, such as customer assistants and shift leads.
About the right to work
These are UK-based jobs, and most warehouse and store roles do not come with visa sponsorship. Applicants need the right to work in the UK, which includes people on many family, graduate and other visas. Technical and management posts may be different, so read each advert and ask the recruiter if sponsorship is needed.
How to apply
Search for "Lichfield" on the official M&S careers job search and set up job alerts. Some early adverts have short closing dates, so apply as soon as a matching role appears.
What it means for job seekers
- Automation needs skills. Engineers and technicians with experience of conveyors, robotics or PLC systems are in a strong position.
- Getting in early helps. People hired before opening often train the later intake and move up faster.
- Retail fans have two routes. Choose between the distribution centre and the new food store.
- Keep checking. With 600 jobs planned and only 70 open now, many more roles are still to come.
M&S is also hiring for Christmas: see M&S seasonal jobs in Leeds at £13.41 an hour. Aldi is adding 210 jobs at seven new UK stores.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will the M&S Lichfield distribution centre create?
About 600 when it is fully running. More than 70 vacancies were open at the start of the first recruitment drive.
When does the Lichfield centre open?
M&S says the 437,000 sq ft centre will open in 2027.
What jobs are available now?
The first wave covers management, operational and specialist roles such as planners, team managers and technicians.
Where can I apply?
On the official M&S careers job search site, jobs.marksandspencer.com.
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