10 Christmas jobs in Darlington – from Santa’s elves to Royal Mail delivery drivers

With Christmas fast approaching, you might be looking for some work.

So we have compiled a list of the retailers, outlets, and hotels in Darlington who are recruiting for seasonal workers.

A wide selection of positions are available from retail to hospitality – there are even vacancies to be a Christmas elf at Raby Castle.

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So if you fancy earning some extra cash at Christmas, now is your opportunity to apply.

WHSmith

Now hiring seasonal temps to join as Sales Assistants in the stores. Flexible hours are being offered, mostly weekends with more shifts available in the final run up to Christmas Day.

The advertisement states that pay is weekly and it could lead to a permanent opportunity in the future.

Applicants must be aged over 16yrs and pay is listed as national minimum wage.

For more information and to apply click HERE

Next

Next are looking for ‘Christmas Support Team’ and are offering up to 12 weeks work. Applicants will be required to work Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and Monday December 27.

For more information and to apply click HERE

TK Maxx

Temporary ‘Retail Associates’ are required to work various hours, Monday to Sunday. They are looking for applicants to be ‘ambassadors for the business’ who are ‘positive, enthusiastic and approachable’.

The environment is described as being ‘fast paced’ but ‘very rewarding’.

Competitive rates of pay are offered along with other staff incentives.

For more information and to apply click HERE

H Samuel

Temporary Christmas Sales Associates are required. Jewellery experience is not necessary , just ‘a passion for putting the customer first’ and an interest in jewellery products and brands’ with a positive ‘can do attitude’ and a ‘natural ability for striking up a conversation’.

The position offers a ‘competitive salary and benefits, including sales incentives and staff discount’.

Hours vary and include Bank Holidays and weekends.

For more information and to apply click HERE.

The Perfume Shop

Christmas Sales Assistants are wanted who can ‘deliver a first-class customer experience.’

Successful applicants will demonstrate products, and assist customers, wrap gifts, take payments and process transactions. They will be ‘friendly, engaging and approachable’ and be able to ‘build great rapport’ with customers.

For more information and to apply click HERE.

Matalan

Matalan, is currently hiring for a temporary Christmas Sales Assistant based in Darlington.

They are looking for ‘team players with a real focus on delivering an amazing customer experience and excellent store standards’.

Applicants should ‘Ideally have some experience within a retail environment, although this isn’t essential.

They should be able to work flexibly including across weekends and evenings and during the busy Christmas period.

For more information and to apply click HERE.

Blackwell Grange Hotel

Casual workers are required who have ‘excellent customer service and communication skills’ to assist guests and deliver ‘exceptional service’ to guests at Blackwell Grange Hotel.

Candidates must be over 18 and available to work weekends and Christmas.

Full and part time roles are available

For more information and to apply click HERE.

Raby Estates – Raby Castle

Casual roles are available with variable non contractual hours from November through to Christmas eve and will include weekend working.

Raby Castle are on the search for seasonal actors, from festive elves to the jolly man himself.

They are also looking for ‘energetic event support staff’ to help with the delivery of a ‘truly magical time at Raby’.

If you have boundless energy, love everything about the festive season, then this could be the role for you.

To find out more and apply click HERE.

Royal Mail

7.5 Tonne Drivers are required for a variety of shifts. Pay rates are advertised at up to £22.81 per hour.

The advertisement states “As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you’ll be helping to move packets and letters for one of our biggest distribution centres in the country.”

Applicants will be ‘required to follow schedules, itineraries and detailed instructions’ and will require excellent attention to detail.

A valid 7.5 tonne driving licence plus digital tacho and CPC qualification cards are required to apply for this role.

For more information and to apply click HERE.

Amazon

Warehouse Operative positions are available in Darlington. The position is a fixed term role with various shifts available.

Pay is listed as £10.00 per hour for day and mid shifts, and £11.71 per hour for night shifts. With overtime rates also available.

The role involves, receiving and checking of products, and picking, packing and shipping of orders. After training, the job description stats that you may also ‘move products using industrial trucks and machines, like forklifts and power pallets’.

For more information and to apply click HERE.

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