All the best Christmas temp jobs in Essex this year

With Christmas just 36 days away our bank accounts are starting to feel the strain.

Let’s face it, the festive period is one of the most expensive times of year, and some extra work could really help to tie you over throughout the festive season.

There is a wide range of temporary Christmas job opportunities that might appeal to you, from working at big high street brands, to working at bowling alleys and Royal Mail.

There is also an opportunity for some people to be a real-life Santa, a Christmas Elf and one job will even jet you off to Portugal where you can soak up the sun, while Britain faces the potential of sub zero temperatures.

Below, we have rounded up all the best Christmas temp jobs on offer, what they involve and what the perks are for each role.

Christmas Elf

The position of Santa’s Elf at Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon sounds amazing, and is possibly one of the most fun Christmas jobs you could get.

As one of Santa’s elves you will be responsible for; greeting families upon arrival, preparing children to meet Santa, Helping Santa and the sale of tickets and photo souvenirs.

Working alongside your grotto manager, Santa and other elves, your team will need to help children believe they are meeting the real Santa.

Full training is available and a professional and sized costume will be provided.

Successful candidates are able to demonstrate a friendly character and cheerful personality.

To find out more, and to apply, click here .

Father Christmas

Any men over the age of 28-years-old looking for a Christmas temp job, look no further.

Eastgate Shopping Centre is also in need of a Father Christmas – who wouldn’t want to be a real life Santa?

Experience is not essential so first time Santa’s can apply as a full training programme is provided.

With the help of your Christmas elves you will be responsible for creating memorable visits by talking to children, handing out presents and posing for photos, all while in a head to toe Santa costume.

A DBS check will be conducted, paid for by Great Grottos.

To find out more, and to apply, click here .

Customer Service Advisor

Ventrica are a European contact centre, based in Southend-on-Sea, they specialise in all forms of customer contact across a range of channels, but primarily in the retail sector.

Some of the job perks include, dress down Friday, massages once a week and discounts with over 40 local businesses.

What will I do in the role?

All Christmas temporary staff are eligible to receive a bonus payment of up to £200 upon satisfactory completion of the fixed term contract.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Security Door Supervisor

If you hold a front line SIA Door Supervisor Badge and want to work in licensed pubs, bars and nightclubs across Colchester this Christmas then this could be the ideal job for you.

Rates of pay start from £10 per hour, this will however depend on previous experience and the role you are given.

Shifts will be available every Friday and Saturday Night (14 hours per Week).

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Customer Service for Fashion Brand

Who wouldn’t want to spend Christmas soaking up the sun in Portugal?

The position will be for a well-known fashion brand based in their offices in the beautiful city of Lisbon.

If you have one-year call centre experience and GCSE of equivalent grades then you stand a good chance at being the successful candidate, interview process for this role is done remotely via phone, skype and online tests.

The relocation package includes: flight reimbursement, airport pickup and your accommodation is provided during your employment.

A basic single room in a shared company apartment will be provided, so there is no need to worry about rent and utility bills.

To find out more, and apply, click here.

Yard Operative

If you don’t mind working outside in all weathers in the yard completing general tasks such as; lifting, shifting, warehouse duties, labelling of stock, movement of materials and general tidying this Clacton-on-Sea based job could be perfect for you.

This is a temporary role for approximately five weeks. A great opportunity to earn some extra money over the Christmas period.

Hours include Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5pm.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Warehouse Operative

Prime Appointments are looking for a Warehouse Operative to work in Witham, this is an ongoing temporary position and will be starting at the end of November.

The shift available is 4pm – 7pm, other shifts that may be available in the future would be 5am- 9am and 5pm- 9pm.

Duties will include; parcel sorting, heavy lifting and general warehouse housekeeping.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

HGV driver

A busy warehouse in Harlow is looking for two HGV drivers available for an immediate start.

The hours will include Monday to Fridays with plenty of overtime and weekend work in the run up to Christmas.

Tasks will include driving into London and surrounding areas, picking customers orders, deliveries and collections and loading and unloading.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Yard Operator

If you live in Harlow and have a forklift licence and previous warehouse or construction site experience then this may be ideal for you.

Hours include Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm, overtime is also available.

The role will include, paint spraying, cleaning, testing equipment and loading lorries.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Groundworker

Borne Resourcing require two groundworkers who are able to lay slabs and kerbs on a site near Maldon, Essex.

If you have previous slab-laying experience, hold a CSCS Card, Tools and Full PPE then you could be the perfect candidate.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

General Labourer

Borne Resourcing require General Labourers for a Project in Chelmsford.

Labourers will require CSCS cards and full PPE.

This project will be running until at least Christmas.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Sales Assistant- Smyths

Smyths in Colchester is looking for a sales assistant over the Christmas period.

The position posted is an 8-hour minimum contract although hourly requirements are likely to be in excess of this.

Two years of retail sales experience is preferred, and the salary on offer will be from £5 to £8.50 an hour.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Restaurant and bar staff

If you are happy to work a minimum of 25 hours per week over the Christmas period and are in the Colchester area this could be the ideal temp job for you.

The Three Wise Monkeys host a large range of live music performances and functions throughout the festive season, it also has a thriving basement gin bar and a restaurant floor.

One year of hospitality experience is preferred but not essential.

If you are successful in your application, you will receive a 25% discount across all Three Wise Monkeys venues.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Food and Beverage Assistant

Holiday Inn in Southend require temporary Food Beverage Assistants to join their team over the festive season.

If you like working evenings you’ll love the buzz of the Christmas party events and restaurant and bar.

If you’re a morning person you can also work with the breakfast team serving customers.

The job perks include; discounted hotel rooms, free parking, discounted food and drink and free use of their fitness facilities. 

To find out more, and to apply click here.

 

Waiting/ bar staff

Arc Hospitality are currently recruiting bar, waiting and retail/cashier staff to work at the Grand Marquee, Barleylands.

In the run up to Christmas there are a series of parties at the venue, and you can pick which of these you cover.

The dates of the parties are as follows: Nov 30, Dec 6,  Dec 7,  Dec 12,  Dec 13, Dec 14,  Dec 15, Dec 20 and Dec 21. Further dates may also be added.

Typical shift times for bar staff are; 6.30pm-10.30pm or 6.30pm-2am. Shifts for waiting staff will be 6.30pm – 11.15pm.

To find out more, and to apply click here.

Christmas Restaurant Team

Debenhams in Chelmsford is recruiting Christmas staff to help in the store’s restaurant.

The temporary positions run through to the end of December, weekend work will be required.

The role will include helping customers feel comfortable in the restaurant, and managing the queues to avoid long waiting times.

Perks of the job include up to 25% discounts in stores and online.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Static Security Guard

On Monday, December 2 security staff are needed for the Harold Hill Christmas lights switch on.

The ideal applicant will have a driving licence, SIA licence, and one year security experience.

For the day, the seven successful will receive £105 each, which will be paid within 30 days of receiving an invoice.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Sales Assistant- Sports Direct

The role of sales assistant is up for grabs at Sports Direct in Maldon this Christmas.

A 20% staff discount and flexible working shifts are just two of the job perks this role has to offer.

The application closing date is currently December 12 however, this may change if high volumes of people apply.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Sales Assistant- Paperchase

Paperchase in Chelmsford is looking for temporary sales assistants on a part time contract for our Chelmsford store.

If you have previous retail experience, the ability to multitask with drive and motivation then this could be perfect for you.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Field Sales Representative

If you want to earn £80 a day for eight weeks work in Chelmsford look no further.

This role will include; identifying problems, opportunities and competitor intelligence, you will deliver a professional, efficient and effective set of calls within every sales outlet.

Due to the nature of the role a full current UK manual driving licence is essential, along with access to your own car and business insurance.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Fragrance Consultants

A luxury department store in Chelmsford is looking for temporary Christmas staff from November, through to the end of December.

The successful candidates will have a year’s experience in fragrance sales.

To earn £62 a day you need to be passionate about the fragrance industry, be reliable and punctual and have outstanding communication skills, just to name a few requirements.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Kitchen Porter

A kitchen porter role across November and December in Billericay is up for grabs.

The role includes; assisting the kitchen team during Christmas parties and cleaning the kitchen area.

The successful candidate will be paid weekly and will be able to choose which events they work.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Bar Team Member

The Camulodunum in Colchester is recruiting two individuals over the Christmas period.

Candidates must be willing to work Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Uniform and training will be provided and you even get 33% off food and drinks.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Waiting staff

You can earn between £8.21 and £9.50 an hour, laying tables and cleaning dining areas at Christmas parties across Colchester.

If you can work both independently and as a competent, effective team member and cope well under pressure then this could be the perfect job for you.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Mail sorters

Christmas is a busy time of year for The Royal Mail Group and each year positions become available to assist with the influx of mail. All positions are temporary, starting from November 25.

Successful candidates will be required to sort mail according to their postcodes.

You must have your own safety footwear and a hi-vis vest. Applicants must be able to commit to working Monday to Friday on a day shift, 8am to 5pm.

To find out more, and to apply, click here for Chelmsford and click here for Romford roles.

 

Temporary Christmas Store Associates – Homesense

Homesense in Thurrock is looking for seasonal part-time sales sssistants ranging from 12 – 20 hour contracts over seven days a week.

Flexibility in working hours is ideal as there may be an opportunity for additional hours.

If you are confident and approachable, have a natural style when interacting with customers and are always willing to help this could be suitable for you.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Sales Advisor- New Look

New Look in Chelmsford is searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to work as temps this Christmas.

Christmas is the busiest retail period for most retail stores, as a result this role requires full flexibility from November until January.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Christmas Customer Advisor- Boots

As a Christmas customer assistant over the festive holidays in Boots, you are paid weekly – which will definitely help with spreading the cost of your own Christmas shopping.

The role involves making sure that stores are kept clean, tidy and presentable, giving customers advice, help customers with the ‘Order and Collect’ service along with checking availability of products and placing/processing orders.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.

Christmas Team Member- Hollywood Bowl

If you are successful in your application to work at Hollywood Bowl in Basildon over Christmas you will get free bowling, a Team Member Discount Card giving you 30% off Food & Drink, plus a subsidised team menu whilst on shift.

The role will include welcoming customers at reception, managing bookings, helping the kitchen team and hosting Christmas parties on the lanes.

To find out more, and to apply, click here.