John Lewis Partnership launches Christmas recruitment drive

Retail group, the John Lewis Partnership, has announced recruitment plans to add over 10,000 temporary workers to its UK workforce to meet festive demand.

The 10,000 positions will be split across John Lewis and Waitrose stores, as well as throughout the retailer’s national distribution network via agency partners.

4,000 roles will be within the group’s 331 Waitrose stores nationwide, where the supermarket brand is recruiting for retail assistants, night shift workers and customer delivery drivers. 34 John Lewis stores, including in Cheadle, will take on a further 2,000 staff including for sales and merchandising positions. Anyone interested in these roles can register their interest on the John Lewis Partnership website, with positions expected to go live throughout September and October alongside permanent positions with the group.

The retailer is also recruiting for 4,000 temporary positions within its supply chain via third-party contractors, including warehouse workers and drivers to support the expect increase in online sales via the John Lewis and Waitrose websites. Roles within the John Lewis Partnership supply chain, advertised by agency partners, can be found here.

Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary, training and potential development opportunities as well as flexible and blended working in a company that seeks to be the most inclusive in the UK. 

Andrew Murphy, Chief Operations Officer at the John Lewis Partnership, said: 

“We pride ourselves on creating a happy workplace because it’s our Partners who make the difference and it’s thanks to them that John Lewis and Waitrose are two of the UK’s best-loved brands.  We are looking forward to welcoming people across the country to grow our team and ensure we deliver a great Christmas for our customers.”

To help its partners with the cost of living crisis, the John Lewis Partnership has also announced it will offer free food to all existing Partners and temporary workers from 3rd October through to 6th January.