Sainsbury’s is preparing for the Christmas season by creating 20,000 seasonal roles nationwide, including 18,000 at Sainsbury’s and 2,000 at Argos to ensure excellent customer service throughout the festive season, both in-store and through home deliveries.

Sainsbury’s is excited to welcome seasonal colleagues, ensuring that our stores, warehouses and online fulfilment centres are ready for the festive season. Whether it’s helping customers in-store, restocking our shelves, or picking and delivering online orders, our team members will be essential in delivering the great service and quality Sainsbury’s is known for, bringing holiday joy to millions of households across the UK.

To support the team during peak season, the retailer offers free food during shifts and a 10 per cent discount at Sainsbury’s and Argos for eligible colleagues. This discount rises to 15 per cent at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and at Argos on payday.

Prerana Issar, Chief People Officer at Sainsbury’s, “As the festive season draws near, we’re getting ready to create a memorable Christmas for our customers – and our brilliant colleagues play a central role in bringing this to life.

“Joining us during this busy time is a fantastic opportunity to meet great people and acquire skills that will stay with you long after the festive season. Our amazing store colleagues play a huge role in making Sainsbury’s the first choice for our customers, ensuring that good food is joyful, accessible and affordable however households choose to celebrate.

“Whether you’ll be new to the team or returning to share the Christmas spirit again, we’re so happy to have you with us!”

Seasonal colleagues will be employed on fixed-term contracts ranging from three to 12 weeks. To join the Sainsbury’s or Argos team this Christmas, visit Sainsburys Christmas Job Opportunities or your nearby store for more information.