Sainsbury's careers: major supermarket hiring 20,000 vital seasonal staff for Christmas - with jobs across UK

• Sainsbury’s is hiring 20,000 additional staff for the Christmas shopping period
• Roles include shop workers, warehouse staff, and delivery drivers
• 18,000 positions are at Sainsbury's stores, with 2,000 at Argos across the UK
• Contracts range from three weeks to three months with pay from £12 to £14.65 per hour
• Employees receive free food during shifts and store discounts up to 15%
• Applications are open on Sainsbury's careers website

A major UK supermarket is set to hire an additional 20,000 employees, including shop workers, warehouse staff and drivers, to support the busy Christmas shopping period.

Seasonal job applications are now open at Sainsbury’s, with positions available for up to three months during the retailer’s peak season. 18,000 of the roles will be at Sainsbury’s stores across the UK, while 2,000 will be at Argos.

The roles include shop workers responsible for restocking shelves, warehouse staff for picking and preparing stock, and drivers for home deliveries. Staff will be employed on fixed-term contracts ranging from three weeks to three months.

Hourly pay for in-store and warehouse employees ranges from £12 to £13.50, depending on the location and the role, and between £13 and £14.65 for drivers.

Workers are also offered free food during shifts and a 10% discount across stores, rising to 15% every Friday and Saturday at Sainsbury’s and on pay day at Argos.

Prerana Issar, the chief people officer at Sainsbury’s, said: “As the festive season draws near, we’re getting ready to create a memorable Christmas for our customers – and our brilliant colleagues play a central role in bringing this to life.

“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.”

Sainsbury’s is the UK’s second largest supermarket, behind Tesco, with about 1,400 supermarkets and local shops across the country.

It reported an increase in sales last Christmas, with customers buying record numbers of pigs in blankets, mince pies and sparkling wine.

How to apply

To apply for a seasonal Christmas job at Sainsbury's, follow these steps:

• Visit the Sainsbury's careers website: Go to the official Sainsbury's careers page or search for "Sainsbury's seasonal jobs" online.
• Search for Christmas roles: Use the search bar or filter options on the website to look for seasonal or Christmas jobs. You can filter by location, job type and more to find roles that suit you.
• Choose a role: Browse the available positions such as shop workers, warehouse staff or delivery drivers. Click on the job title for details like job description, hours, and location.
• Create an account or log in: To apply, you may need to register for an account or log into an existing one on the Sainsbury's job portal.
• Fill out the application: Complete the online application form with your personal details, employment history and any other required information.
• Submit your application: After reviewing your application, submit it for consideration. You'll typically receive confirmation via email.

If you're selected, Sainsbury's may invite you for an interview or an assessment.

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