The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) are to hire 12,500 temporary staff for the festive period and workers will be hired to work at John Lewis stores and the Waitrose grocery arm.
JLP recruitment drive is the largest ever and the company will hire 4,100 more workers than the same period last year.
Charlotte Lock, customer director at JLP, said, “Whether making sure you’re choosing the right headphones or wanting inspirational food ideas for entertaining, we know customers value the independent, trusted advice they get from our partners and that friendly, personal touch.
“Our partners have always been at the heart of what sets us apart – we’re thrilled by the interest the roles have already received and that people want to be part of the excitement that surrounds our two brands at Christmas.”
