Boots to recruit 10,000 workers over Christmas

Boots has announced a recruitment dive for over 10,000 seasonal roles in its stores, warehouses and operations in a bid to support demand for the festive period.

The roles will be available across retail, warehousing and operations to cater to all job-seekers looking for work in the run up to the holidays, and will include:

Over 6,500 Christmas customer assistant roles will be available, as well as up to 3,000 roles at the Boots Beeston and Burton-on-Trent distribution centres. This includes warehouse operatives and picker packers for in-store and online orders.

Additionally, 2,000 roles will be available for in-store customer operations assistants – with team members helping to pick and pack deliveries as well as supporting day-to-day store operations.

Boots said it is committed to being an equal-opportunities employer and attracting those returning to the workforce or entering it for the first time. The new joiners will have access to a new “enhanced” staff discount programme introduced to support with the cost of living.

Donna Hodgins, head of Recruitment at Boots, said: “Team members who join our business over the festive period are always truly valued members of store and distribution centre teams, providing crucial support for our stores and customers alike. We’re looking to recruit a diverse range of team members that represent the communities we serve every year.

“Our roles are perfect opportunities for anyone looking to explore career paths in the retail industry to gain valuable work experience that could potentially lead to a permanent position in future. Provided you have a passion for customer service and being a team player, everyone is welcome at Boots.”