With millions of jobs at risk in the leisure and hospitality sectors due to the UK’s shutdown of social activities during the coronavirus outbreak, essential businesses have seen a major increase in demand and are therefore looking to increase their workforce to help them cope.
Many are temporary positions but there are also some retailers who are offering permanent positions.
Tesco have announced it is looking to recruit 20,000 people to cope with panic buying demand. The supermarket giant is hiring temps for 12-week stints and wants new customer assistants to ‘start immediately’.
To apply, visit Tescocareers.com
Asda announced plans to hire 5,000 temporary employees already laid off due to the coronavirus. Working with 20 national companies, they plan to transfer over staff at risk of losing their jobs as a result the shutdown.
Chief executive Roger Burnley said: ‘Never in my 30 years in retail have I ever felt so keenly the role played by supermarkets in our communities. ‘During these difficult times everyone has to work together to help people most affected by Covid-19, and Asda is pleased to play its part.’
To apply, visit Asda.jobs
ALDI is on the hunt for 4,000 new permanent members of staff and 5,000 temps, with roles available in every one of its stores and distribution centres across the UK.
All new workers will earn a minimum of £9.30ph..
To apply, visit Aldirecrutiment.co.uk
Lidl plans to recruit 2,500 workers on initial four-week contracts.
The grocer said ‘the new hires will be responsible for working together to keep the store clean, tidy and the shelves well stocked so that customers can get the products they need’ and will be paid at least £9.30 an hour.
Anyone interested in applying should visit careers.lidl.co.uk
The Co-op is looking to create 5,000 jobs with a mixture of permanent and temporary positions for hospitality workers who have lost their jobs.
The retail giant said it is simplifying its recruitment process so successful candidates can start work within days.
To apply for temporary position contact a manager at your local store and for permanent jobs visit jobs.coop.co.uk.
