High street retailer Marks & Spencer is ramping up its festive recruitment with plans to hire more than 11,000 extra workers 1,000 more than last year.

The group is hiring 1,000 more customer service assistants than last year for the season.

Marks & Spencer is taking on additional customer service staff to offer support across its UK stores for the festive period - from serving on the shop floor to stocking shelves

High street stalwart Marks & Spencer has announced plans to hire more than 11,000 new workers in the UK over the key festive period, kicking off recruitment from next week.

It's 1,000 more extra staff than last year

The high street chain has bumped up its recruitment of festive workers to help in its food and clothing divisions

The seasonal jobs will be based across the company’s UK network of centres and delivery stations

Amazon said pay rates will start at a minimum of £13.50 an hour, rising to £14.50 depending on location

The jobs will be based across the company's UK network of centres and delivery stations

The company said pay rates for the roles across its UK network of centres and delivery stations will start at a minimum of £13.50 an hour, rising to £14.50 depending on location

Amazon says pay rates will start at a minimum of £13.50 an hour but can rise to £14.50 depending on location