Festive jobs 2022 – Tesco is waiting to hear from you and everyone is welcome

Good news for job-hunting students and families looking to offset increasing bills wanting to return to the workforce – Tesco wants to hear from you.  

This year Tesco is recruiting 15,000 temporary Colleagues across the UK to help customers during the busy Christmas period.    

The jobs will mainly involve working in Tesco’s Superstores and Extra stores for either early morning, day or evening shifts, so that prospective applicants can find an opportunity that fits around them.

Rachel Bushby, Tesco People Director said: 

“We know times are tough out there at the moment, so this is a good opportunity for anyone looking to boost their income over the festive period or who needs to find a stepping stone back into the world of work. 

“The jobs have traditionally been popular with students looking to earn some extra money during the holidays as well as people who simply want to help their local community to enjoy a great Christmas. 

“The kinds of people we are looking for are those who work well in teams, are flexible and also love helping others and are prepared to make a special effort to achieve that.” 

The new colleagues will help the supermarket meet high demand as customers look to make Christmas savings – especially as Tesco has just locked low prices on more than 1,000 products until 2023 – as well as helping shoppers get exclusive deals on Clubcard Prices at the checkout.

Once the seasonal period comes to an end, there may be opportunities for Christmas colleagues to apply for any permanent roles available in Tesco stores.    

One person, who did just that last year, is customer assistant Mehboob Ismail from Manchester, who works at his local Cheetham Hill Superstore. 

Mehboob, 50, was a machine operator for many years for another company but lost his job when the pandemic hit.  

Last November, a few days after losing his job, he applied for a temporary festive Colleague job and the great news is that he is still there, working in the store’s Produce department after nearly a year.  

Mehboob said:

“I love being part of a bigger team and all of the colleagues and managers are friendly and supportive. A highlight for me is being given the responsibility to look after the big seasonal events aisles during Christmas.  

“My advice to anyone considering taking up a Festive Colleague job is ‘just give it a go, you have nothing to lose’. 

“I found myself out of work at a very tough time but Tesco gave me a chance, at my age with no qualifications, and I am still here now as a permanent colleague, with job security and I love working here.”  

Anyone interested in a festive job at Tesco should apply to: www.tesco-careers.com/festive   

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