The Sainsbury’s group has revealed that it is looking to recruit approximately 19,000 temporary staff to meet increased demand during the Christmas trading period.
Applications are now open for 17,000 seasonal positions in its supermarkets and 2,000 at Argos, including roles in customer service, deliveries, and shelf replenishment.
“Christmas is when customers count on us most and our colleagues play a vital role in making it truly special,” said Tracey Clements, chief retail, logistics and supply chain officer at Sainsbury’s.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of new team members to help us deliver great-tasting festive products, unbeatable value and brilliant service across our stores, fulfilment centres and out on the road, delivering to customers in communities across the UK.”
Meanwhile, Boots has announced that it is recruiting more than 6,000 seasonal roles across its stores, warehouses and customer support centre as it prepares for the busy Christmas trading period.
Donna Hodgins, director of talent acquisition at Boots, said: “Colleagues who join our business over the festive period will be an integral part of our team at the most exciting time of year for retail.
“These roles are perfect opportunities for anyone looking to explore career paths in the retail industry, providing valuable experience that could potentially lead to a permanent position in future. Provided you have a passion for customer service and being a team player, everyone is welcome at Boots.”
