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With Bonfire Night over and done with, Christmas shopping season has well and truly begun.
Those looking to earn some extra money in the run-up to, and during, the festive season have a large number of options – with many employers looking to bring on new staff to help with the seasonal rush.
Among the companies looking for new Christmas employees are Royal Mail, Pizza Hutt, and retail companies such as TK Maxx, Harvey Nichols, and Poundland.
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There are a large variety of positions available, both part-time and full-time, and some employers even state that there is the potential for longer term work.
Here is everything you need to know about Christmas jobs in Edinburgh this year.
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Clothing chain Next are looking for seasonal staff to help out over the Christmas season in their new St James store, including their Boxing Day sale. The successful applicant would work an average of 14.75 hours per week over six weeks, and would be paid between £6.55 and £8.91 per hour.
They say: “We need support in the run up to Christmas for between 3-12 weeks work. This will include our busiest time of year and the Next Sale which starts on Boxing Day.”
Apply here.
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Royal Mail
Unsurprisingly, Christmas is the Royal Mail’s busiest time of the year, and so they are looking for Seasonal Mail Sorters to help manage the festive rush at their Cutlins Road and Royal Highland Centre branches. Successful applicants will be paid £11.40 for day shifts and £13.70 for night shifts.
They say: “Just like Mr & Mrs Claus, you’ll play a key role in bringing Christmas to people across the UK! As a Mail Sorter, you’ll be unloading mail and parcels from our vans, moving them through our warehouses and ensuring that they arrive at their destination safely. During a single shift, you could sort over a million items with your team! It’s a very important role so flexibility, commitment and enthusiasm are key.”
Apply here.
Pandora
Jewellery company Pandora are seeking a Seasonal Sales Assistant in their Gyle store. The contract would end on January 9. The salary of the role is not stated on the advertisement, but Pandora calls it “competitive”.
They say: “With Christmas around the corner, we are currently seeking enthusiastic and results-driven Seasonal Sales Assistants to join our team for the festive period. If you are a pro-active sales professional who enjoys delivering world-class service and you are excited to join a high performing team then we’d love to hear from you.”
Apply here.
Harvey Nichols
Department store Harvey Nichols are currently advertising a number of positions over the Christmas period, including a Foodmarket Sales Assistant, Customer Service Consultant, Make up & Fragrance Specialist, Style Advisor, Beauty Advisor, and a Waiter. The roles are unsurprisingly a mix of full-time and part-time, with varying salaries. Some positions are also home-based.
They say: “Our colleagues are as important as our customers. When working with us you will be introduced to a huge variety of benefits including a generous staff discount and 24/7 access to our employee support helplines including free counselling, financial and legal advice.”
Apply here.
TK Maxx
TK Maxx is looking for Christmas staff in both its St Andrews Square and Fort Kinnaird stores. The hours for the St Andrews position will be between 8pm and 7am, while the Fort Kinnaird role will have various hours available between Monday and Sunday. A salary for the roles is not advertised but TK Maxx states that it is offering a “competitive rate of pay”.
They say: “When you join TJX as a Retail Associate, you’ll be part of a close-knit team. In fact, right from your very first day with us, you’ll be welcomed as part of our retail family. This is also a great learning environment. Our stock changes by the day, and we like to make sure our Retail Associates get plenty of variety too – you might be on the cash registers one moment, guiding customers on the shop floor the next.”
Apply here and here.
WHSmith
The WHSmith store at the Gyle shopping centre is looking for Christmas Staff. Successful applicants will be expected to work weekends and will be paid the national minimum wage.
They say: It’s that special time of year coming up again. WHSmith is now hiring seasonal temps to join us as Sales Assistants in our stores as we prepare for the Christmas rush. We’re offering flexible hours. Mostly weekends with more shifts available in the final run-up to Christmas day. You will be providing great customer service and helping them find everything they need.”
Apply here.
Schuh
Schuh on Frederick Street is wanting to recruit a temporary part-time Sales Advisor. A salary is not listed, nor is the number of hours the successful applicant would be expected to work per week.
They say: “The customers’ journey needs to be flawless, from the minute they step through the door to the moment they leave. Their experience is at the heart of everything we do and this comes down to one simple thing. You! Do you reckon you know the shoe dictionary inside out? Can you distinguish between what’s hot and what’s not? Do you have the natural ability to engage with customers? Then you are in the right place. We love people who strive to be the best, thriving in a passionate, fast-pace and busy environment.”
Apply here.
Levi’s
Iconic jeans makers Levi Strauss & Co want a part-time Christmas Temp to help out at their Princes Street shop over the busy festive season. The job listing advertises a “competitive salary”, and whoever gets the job will be required to work 16 hours a week.
They say: “As an in-store Sales Stylist we want you to bring our values to life through delivering exceptional customer service. We’d like you to stand out and have a lasting impression on our customers through your knowledge of our heritage, products and offering a range of styles to suit their needs.”
Apply here.
Clarks
Clarks has put out an advertisement for a Seasonal Sales Team Member for its Cameron Toll branch. A salary is not stated, though Clarks calls it “competitive”, and the successful applicant will work 8 hours per week over two months.
They say: “It takes a great team effort to make a Clarks store a success. But retail isn’t just about selling shoes. It’s about providing a fantastic shopping experience – especially during the holiday season. And that’s down to the people that work in our stores. Join us as a Christmas Sales Team Member and you’ll be in the thick of the action, delighting all our customers and helping them find the perfect shoes and gifts for themselves and for others.”
Apply here.
Joules
Clothing company Joules is seeking a Temporary Sales Assistant for its George Street shop. The contracts available are for 8 & 4 hour working weeks but salaries are not listed on the advertisement.
They say: “Step into a role as a Temporary Sales Assistant working in our Edinburgh store over the Christmas Period where you will create an amazing shopping experience. You will combine your expert understanding of the Joules products with a friendly, welcoming approach to provide exceptional customer service within the store.”
Apply here.
Flying Tiger
Danish variety store chain Flying Tiger is looking for Christmas Sales Assistants at both its Waverley and Gyle branches. The roles are both temporary, and a salary is not listed, but there is the potential for the successful applicants to become full-time staff members.
They say: “Join Flying Tiger Copenhagen at the most exciting time of the year and find the perfect Christmas job for you! We have various roles and shift patterns available this Christmas in stores. As a Christmas Sales Assistant you are key to helping our stores run smoothly over our busiest time of year – whether it’s a friendly service at the tills, or ensuring our products are well stocked, it’s the little things that make a big difference to our customers.”
Apply here and here.
The Perfume Shop
For those looking to work just a few hours a week, The Perfume Shop is advertising two part-time seasonal positions that are each only 4 hours per week. The roles, in its St James Quarter and Ocean Terminal stores, involve tasks such as assisting with wrapping gifts and greeting customers. A salary is not advertised for either position.
They say: “Want to be part of something special and give our customers a Christmas to remember? We’re looking for Christmas Sales Assistants in our stores and want somebody like you. If you’re full of talent, passion, and spark, The Perfume Shop is the place to be. Apply today!”
Apply here and here.
Sally Beauty
Hair and beauty specialist Sally Beauty is advertising a part-time Christmas temp position for its store in Southbridge. The contract length is two months and would involve working 16 hours per week. The position pays £8.95 an hour.
They say: “We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing excellent customer service. If you are looking for a career in retail and have the relevant experience for this role, we are looking forward to hearing from you.”
Apply here.
Scribbler
Greeting card chain Scribbler is looking for a Temporary Christmas Sales Assistant for its Princes Street store. The position will pay between £8.71 and £9.31 an hour, and the company are looking for both full-time and part-time applicants. The contract is for two months.
They say: “As a Scribbler Team Member, you will need to provide first class customer service, use a computerized till, support your manager with daily tasks, as well as show a willingness to take on additional responsibilities in their absence and generally be an all-round brand ambassador.”
Apply here.
Poundland
Budget chain Poundland wants a temporary Sales Assistant over the Christmas period to assist with processing till transactions and replenishing stock. The advertisement doesn’t state which store in particular is looking for staff, or a salary, but the position will last until the end of December.
They say: “If you’re passionate about customer service and pride yourself in maintaining the highest of standards, we’d like to talk to you. All the time, you’ll be a key part of a friendly, family culture in which we trust and respect one other.”
Apply here.
Fopp
Music store Fopp, which is owned by HMV Group, is seeking a Seasonal Sales Assistant to help replenish stock and offer customers assistance over the Christmas period. A salary is not advertised but the successful applicant would be required to work 10 hours per week.
They say: “Here at fopp we are proud to provide exceptional service, using our knowledge and passion to bring our customers music, film + books which they may not have heard of, but are sure to love. If you really know your stuff about the products that we sell, can inspire customers and deliver exceptional service, we can offer you an exciting career in entertainment retail.”
Apply here.
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut wants a Christmas Team Member to help out at its North Bridge branch over the festive season. It will be a fixed-term contract and the successful applicant will be paid £8.91 per hour plus tips.
They say: “We’re looking for team members who want to work somewhere they can belong over the Christmas period (anything from 2 – 8 weeks). Working alongside our existing teams to ensure that at the busiest time of year, we are able to keep the restaurant running as efficiently as Santa’s workshop!
Apply here.
Boots
Boots is looking for a Christmas Customer Advisor for its Princes Street store. The role will involve helping customers find what they need and restocking products. A salary is not advertised but it is stated that there is the potential for the role to become permanent.
They say: “Joining us as a Christmas Customer Advisor is a great opportunity, whether it’s your first job and you’re looking to gain some valuable experience over the festive period, or you have a passion for retail and are looking for a new challenge.”
Apply here.
Fat Face
Clothing company Fat Face want to hire staff for their George Street branch to help with checking off deliveries, serving on the till, and ensuring that shelves are fully stocked. The role is part-time, but a salary is not advertised.
They say: “Playing your part in making this festive season one to remember will be key. Our Crew are at the core of our business and play a vital role in the success of our stores. At the heart of everything they do is consistently providing excellent customer service by attending to our lovely customers needs in a friendly, personal and effortless way.”
Apply here.
The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company
Beauty product supplier The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company is on the lookout for a Christmas Market Sales Assistant that will work for the company between November 19 and January 2. The winning applicant will be required to work Monday to Sunday, and will be paid £9 an hour.
They say: “If you enjoy the buzz of a fast-paced environment and want to get involved with an exciting local business who prides itself on using 100% natural ingredients and sustainable packaging, then please send a short cover letter along with your application.”
Apply here.
