Over 70,000 festive roles on offer today – from Sainsbury’s to M&S --[Reported by Umva mag]

FANCY getting yourself an early Christmas present? Then apply for a festive job.

With the big day just ten weeks away, employers are gearing up to hire almost a quarter of a million seasonal staff.

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Use your skills to spread some Christmas cheer by working in a toy shop[/caption]

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After working in care through the pandemic, Alison Heatley joined Freemans as a festive temp[/caption]

And many temporary jobs can become permanent if you show bosses you are a good fit for them, so you could launch into a new career.

The number of jobs is up on last year and many roles offer perks including staff discounts on your shopping.

This week and next, we will bring you the brightest and best Christmas opportunities. On this page there are more than 70,000 jobs up for grabs.

One big festive employer is Sainsbury’s with 18,000 jobs in stores, delivery and warehouses plus a further 2,000 at Argos.

The retailer offers free food during shifts and a ten per cent discount at Sainsbury’s and Argos for eligible colleagues.

Prerana Issar, chief people officer at Sainsbury’s said: “Joining us during this busy time is a fantastic opportunity to meet great people and acquire skills that will stay with you long after the festive season.”

Apply at ­sainsburys.jobs/christmas.

Another big Christmas recruiter is M&S, with 11,000 jobs, up 1,000 on last year. See jobs.marksandspencer.com/christmas.

Superdrug has 1,000 sales adviser roles showing at Superdrug.jobs and Poundland is hiring 1,000 Christmas helpers at poundlandcareers.co.uk.

Freemans.com has 20 vacancies for warehouse staff sending Christmas orders out around the UK.

After working in care through the pandemic, Alison Heatley joined Freemans as a festive temp and now has a permanent role with the company.

Alison, 48, from Bradford said: “If you are thinking about applying for a Christmas job, just do it.

“You have nothing to lose and lots to gain.

“I made myself available for work and showed that I wanted to learn new roles and it definitely helped with landing a permanent job at Freemans.

“I feel that all my efforts at work have paid off and I am so glad I made the change.”

Apply at mach.co.uk

Currys has 1,000 vacancies in store plus 100 permanent 7.5 tonne delivery & install driver jobs. Apply at curryscareers.co.uk.

At Iceland, there are jobs for 750 delivery drivers and more than 1,000 retail assistants. For details see icelandcareers.co.uk.

Photo and personalised gift chain Max Spielmann, which is part of the Timpson group, is taking on 200 staff. See timpson.co.uk/about/careers-at-timpson.

The Range is taking on around ten temp staff for each store, with 2,000 needed nationwide. See therange.co.uk/careers.

GET AHEAD OF GAME IN KIDS’ SHOP

BRIMMING with elf confidence? Then use your skills to spread some Christmas cheer by working in a toy shop.

The Entertainer has launched its biggest-ever festive recruitment drive with more than 1,000 jobs available nationally.

Many employees who joined The Entertainer on seasonal contracts have stayed with the business and progressed into store, field and head office and area manager roles with the retailer.

CEO Andrew Murphy said: “We need enthusiastic people with a love of toys to help sprinkle some Christmas magic in all our stores for the festive period.”

Visit thetoyshop.com.

HOW TO BAG SEASONAL POST

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Anne Brewster, from Jobcentre Plus in Grimsby, shares her expert advice[/caption]

WITH the annual festive season recruitment push in full swing, what’s the best way to secure a job?

Here Anne Brewster, from Jobcentre Plus in Grimsby, shares her expert advice.

• BE PROACTIVE: The earlier you look, the best chance you have of securing a ­seasonal role. Speak to your Jobcentre work coach about what might be the best fit or visit gov.uk/find-a-job.
• RESEARCH THOROUGHLY: Before you even secure an interview, make sure you research the employer you are applying to. The more information you have at your fingertips, the better you will present.
• EXPLORE JOB HELP: Use the Department for Work and Pension’s dedicated website at ­jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk. It is home to all types of ­support, including information about extra help that might be on offer such as training courses plus tips on job-seeking.
• TAILOR YOUR APPLICATION: Adapt your CV or personal statement for the role you are applying for. Submitting a bespoke application gives you the opportunity to highlight what ­experience and skills you already have that ­mirror what the vacancy needs.
• LOOK TO THE LONGER TERM: Treat any role as though it was a permanent job. Learn new skills and show willing.

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SMYTHS TOYS also has 1,000 vacancies for sales assistants.

A spokeswoman said: “We pride ourselves on developing employees skills and knowledge and there are great career progression opportunities for those who want them.”

See smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/careers to find a job.

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