Sainsbury's opens 17,500 Christmas seasonal positions

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Sainsbury's and Argos are offering 17,500 temporary Christmas jobs across the UK.

Sainsbury's and Argos are opening 17,500 temporary positions as part of a Christmas recruitment drive across the UK. The roles span supermarkets, convenience stores, Argos outlets, warehouses and online fulfilment centres.

Seasonal staff will be employed on fixed-term contracts lasting between four and 12 weeks. The positions are designed to support teams during the busy festive period by keeping shelves stocked, picking online orders and assisting with deliveries.

Tracey Clements, chief retail, logistics and supply chain officer at Sainsbury's, said: 'Christmas is always a special time for our customers and colleagues and our seasonal team members help make it happen. We look forward to welcoming thousands of new colleagues who will help us deliver great-tasting festive food, brilliant service, and fantastic value across our stores, fulfilment centres, and delivery operations.'

Saisbury's is offering several incentives for seasonal workers. These include free food during shifts and a 10 per cent discount at both Sainsbury's and Argos. The discount increases to 15 per cent every Friday and Saturday at Sainsbury's stores.

Applications are now open and can be submitted through the Sainsbury's Christmas Job Opportunities website. The company welcomes both new applicants and those returning for another Christmas season.

Sainsbury's opens 17,500 Christmas seasonal positions — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Major supermarket offering 17,500 Christmas jobs with applications now openSainsbury's has announced they will be offering 17,500 Christmas jobs across the UK.Colchester Gazette · 9 Oct, 12:00
Major supermarket offering 17,500 Christmas jobs with applications now openSainsbury's has announced they will be offering 17,500 Christmas jobs across the UK.Echo (Basildon) · 9 Oct, 12:00
Major supermarket offering 17,500 Christmas jobs with applications now openSainsbury's has announced they will be offering 17,500 Christmas jobs across the UK.Brentwood Guardian · 9 Oct, 12:00

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