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Sainsbury’s and Argos Launch 17,500 Jobs Across UK with Pay up to £16 an Hour
The retailer said seasonal staff will get fixed-term contracts, free food and discounts as it fills roles across stores, warehouses and delivery operations.
Sainsbury and Argos launched a nationwide recruitment drive ahead of Christmas, offering 17,500 seasonal roles across supermarkets, convenience stores, warehouses, and online fulfilment operations.
The initiative allocates 17,000 roles at Sainsbury and 2,000 at Argos, distributing positions across stores, warehouses, and delivery operations to manage peak festive demand.
Seasonal staff will work on fixed-term contracts ranging from four to 12 weeks, with pay varying by role; in-store positions reach up to £14.54 per hour.
Employees will receive free food during shifts and a 10% staff discount across both retailers, increasing to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury.
Tracey Clements, Chief Retail, Logistics and Supply Chain Officer at Sainsbury, said the company is "looking forward to welcoming thousands of new team members" to deliver festive service.