Sainsbury’s Group has kicked off a huge recruitment drive, hunting for 19,000 festive staff to beef up their teams ahead of the Christmas rush. The blitz started on Monday, October 6, and promises plenty of seasonal jobs across the UK.
Thousands of Jobs Up for Grabs
- 17,000 roles at Sainsbury’s stores and warehouses
- 2,000 positions at Argos outlets nationwide
The available jobs cover customer service, delivery driving, and shelf-stocking duties – all crucial to keeping the Christmas shopping frenzy moving smoothly both in-store and online.
Pay, Perks, and More
- Warehouse and in-store workers earn between £12.60 and £13.85 per hour, depending on role and location
- Argos drivers pocket £13.60 to £14.85 per hour
- Sainsbury’s drivers rake in £14.10 to £15.35 per hour
- Free food during shifts to keep energy levels high
- Staff receive a 10% discount at both Sainsbury’s and Argos
- Discounts jump to 15% every Friday and Saturday at Sainsbury’s, and on payday at Argos
Christmas Comes Early With Sainsbury’s
“Christmas is when customers count on us most and our colleagues play a vital role in making it truly special,” said Tracey Clements, Sainsbury’s chief retail, logistics and supply chain officer.
“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.
“Whether joining us for the first time or returning to share the festive spirit once again, we’re proud to grow our team for the most exciting time of the year.”
With nearly 600 supermarkets and over 800 convenience stores, Sainsbury’s is gearing up to be a Christmas retail powerhouse – but they’ll need all hands on deck.
