Employers Launch Festive Hiring Drive as Over 90,000 Seasonal Roles Open Across the UK

With Christmas fast approaching, UK employers are launching a significant recruitment drive to fill over 90,000 seasonal job vacancies. Businesses across retail, logistics, and hospitality are preparing for one of the busiest periods of the year, offering opportunities for flexible, short-term work.

Major employers, including Amazon, Royal Mail, and leading supermarket chains like Tesco and Aldi, are at the forefront of the hiring surge. Amazon is seeking thousands of warehouse operatives and delivery drivers, while Royal Mail is adding mail sorters and couriers to its seasonal workforce to handle increased demand for parcels and cards.

Supermarkets are also expanding their teams, with Tesco alone creating over 10,000 temporary roles. These positions aim to ensure shelves remain stocked and customers are supported through the holiday rush.

The hospitality sector is also gearing up for a festive revival. Hotels, pubs, and restaurants across the UK are hiring bartenders, servers, and kitchen staff as they prepare for Christmas parties and New Year celebrations.

This year’s seasonal hiring efforts come amid a tight labour market. Employers are facing rising wage pressures and staff shortages, which are driving competition for workers. Many companies are offering incentives such as employee discounts, flexible hours, and the possibility of transitioning into permanent positions after the holiday season.

Seasonal jobs are seen as an accessible way for individuals from all backgrounds to earn extra income or gain work experience. Diversity and inclusion are key priorities in this year’s recruitment efforts, with businesses keen to build teams that reflect the communities they serve.

For those interested in joining the festive workforce, now is the time to act. Seasonal hiring typically peaks in November, with applications closing as early as mid-December for many roles.

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