John Lewis Partnership (JLP) In its largest recruitment drive, hiring for 13,700 Christmas roles as it prepares for busy shopping season.
Retail group John Lewis Department Store and Waitrose Chen said that it was investing from consumers to meet the expected increase in demand.
Seasonal roles will include 35 John Lewis Stores, 8,500 within Veteraz Shops And beyond this about 2,200 Warehouses And supply chain network.
Every year, JLP recruits temporary shop workers and logistics staff for the so-called “Golden Quarter”-the last three months-and January sales period of the year.
The British retailer said it was expecting some 30 million visitors for John Lewis shops during that time, while its warehouses have been designed to send more than two delivery every second.
JLP Chief People Officer Joe Rackham said: “We have invested heavy to establish ourselves for a great golden quarter, but our excellent service also depends on being a brilliant partner on the hand, whenever and wherever our customers need them.
“Whether our customers will help find the right gift for a loved one, or show-stopper for their Christmas lunch, our seasonal teams play a huge role in spreading the magic of the festival.
“They are rewarding roles in one of the most exciting times of the year to work in retail.”
About 70,000 workers of JLP are known as “partners” due to their employee owned strictness, from which they share in business profits and how it is run, it may have a saying.
However, the workers missed the annual bonus for the third consecutive year.
Chairman Jason Terry said earlier this year that when the retailer was in a position to do so, he was “firm” to restore bonus payments for employees.
Jobs comes as a recruitment drive Waitrose Was declared earlier It will be a full-sized supermarket in seven years as part of a multi-pound-pound expansion plan.
New 30,000 square foot shop is located in Brabazone, a new city in the north BristleIt is estimated to open your doors in 2027. The opening is part of the plan to invest £ 1 billion in a new store and improve 150 existing stores over the next three years.