he John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is recruiting greater than 10,000 employees because it begins its preparations for the important thing Christmas interval.

The group, which owns the division retailer chain and Waitrose grocery store arm, stated the overwhelming majority of roles can be short-term, seasonal jobs.

It stated it is going to rent for over 2,900 short-term roles in gross sales and merchandising positions throughout its 34 John Lewis shops.

In Waitrose in the meantime, the retailer will recruit greater than 2,800 seasonal roles throughout 329 outlets, together with grocery store assistants, evening shift employees and buyer supply drivers.

The group can be recruiting 2,700 festive roles in its provide chain by way of recruitment companies, with jobs together with warehouse employees and drivers to assist the agency fulfil on-line supply and click-and-collect orders.

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In addition to those seasonal jobs, JLP stated will probably be hiring for 1,700 additional positions throughout each Waitrose and John Lewis in a wide range of areas over the approaching months.

Lisa Cherry, govt director, folks, at JLP, stated: “We’re hugely proud of the way our two brands have become part of the excitement that surrounds Christmas and this is a great opportunity to be at the heart of that at such a special time.

“Our customers are at the forefront of everything we do; we want to deliver a great festive season for them with inspirational products and the very best customer service courtesy of our brilliant partners.”