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Open Day: Seasonal Stock Operations (Nights)

Job description

Join the Magic of Christmas at Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly
Become a Seasonal Night Stock Operations Assistant

For over 300 years, Fortnum & Mason has helped make Christmas truly magical. From festive feasts and luxury gifts to unforgettable experiences, we've been spreading joy from our iconic Piccadilly store since 1707.

This Christmas, we're looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our Seasonal Night Stock Operations team, working behind the scenes to prepare our store for each busy festive day.

Working overnight from 10pm to 7am, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our beautiful sales floors are fully replenished, stock is organised and available, and our operations run smoothly throughout our busiest and most exciting season.

Available Roles

Night Retail Replenishment Assistant: Support our retail teams overnight by replenishing and organising stock across the store, ensuring our departments are ready to welcome customers each morning and maintaining the exceptional standards and product availability our customers expect.

Night Warehouse Operative: Work within our overnight stock and warehouse operation to receive, organise, move and distribute products across the business, helping ensure smooth and efficient operations during the peak Christmas trading period.

Recruitment Open Day

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an exclusive Christmas Recruitment Open Day at our iconic Piccadilly store.

This is your opportunity to learn more about Fortnum & Mason, meet members of our team, and discover what it's like to work with us during our magical Christmas season.

Please note: Attendance is strictly by invitation only. Applications will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team, and successful candidates will be contacted directly with further details.

Important Information

  • This is a night-shift role, working 10pm to 7am, so applicants must be comfortable and available to work consistently overnight.
  • Seasonal Night Stock Operations Assistants must be fully flexible to work full-time hours across 5 days out of 7, including weekends.
  • Start dates will take place from the beginning of November, with most seasonal contracts ending at the end of December,
  • There may be opportunities for high-performing colleagues to be considered for permanent roles following the festive season.
  • Due to the nature of our peak trading period, we are unable to accommodate extended periods of holiday during the seasonal contract.

What You'll Do

  • Replenish and organise stock efficiently overnight to ensure products are available and our store is ready for the following day's trading.
  • Support the movement, handling and storage of goods safely and accurately.
  • Receive deliveries and maintain excellent stockroom and warehouse standards.
  • Move and distribute stock to the appropriate departments across the store.
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient overnight operations.
  • Help maintain the exceptional presentation and availability standards that define the Fortnum & Mason experience.
  • Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

  • A positive, reliable and hardworking approach.
  • Availability and willingness to work overnight shifts from 10pm to 7am.
  • Previous experience in retail replenishment, stock management, warehousing, logistics or a similar environment is desirable but not essential.
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive team player with a strong work ethic.
  • Flexibility and willingness to support business needs during our peak Christmas period.
  • Ability to undertake manual handling activities appropriate to the role.

Please note that this role is physically demanding and includes prolonged periods of standing, walking, lifting, carrying and other manual duties.

 

We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other's differences to create a truly inclusive environment.

In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards.