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As much as we try to deny it, Christmas is just around the corner.
With less than 70 days to go, it’s unlikely that the big event will look anything like what we’ve become accustomed to.
But if there’s one thing that coronavirus can’t stop, it’s Scots doing their Christmas shopping – whether it’s online or masked up on the high street.
To prepare for the influx of customers, all kinds of businesses are already looking for Christmas temps.
Whether you’re looking for a new job or to pick up some extra shifts over the festive season, here are a few of the jobs being advertised just now.
We’ll be updating the list between now and Christmas so be sure to check back.
The Entertainer
The Entertainer is hiring someone to join their Christmas Crew with enthusiasm about selling toys an essential skill.
The contract will consist of three four-hour shifts varying between stores depending their opening hours. It will run until late December and most stores will offer a mixture of daytime and evening shifts.
Find out more about the job here.
Royal Mail
Fancy yourself as a bit of a Mr or Mrs Claus? You could help deliver Christmas gifts to people are Glasgow through this role.
Christmas is an incredibly busy time for the Royal Mail and they’re already looking for staff to help out.
They’re hiring delivery drivers for Larkhall and Airdrie. Responsibilities include delivering parcels to both commercial and residential addresses on the build up to Christmas.
Hours of work are between 11am – 9pm daily working week is Monday to Saturday The role is working up to 6 days with an opportunity to work overtime.
Find out more about the jobs here.
The Perfume Shop
The Perfume Shop at The Forge is looking for a sales assistant to help them with the busiest time of year.
The successful applicant will be contracted for four hours and will help customers pick up the perfect gift.
Find out more about the role here.
Poundland
Poundland is preparing to be even busier than normal and is looking for temporary staff to see them through the festive period.
The roles will start soon and last until the end of December. Applicants are asked to be flexible as they’ll be required to work shifts.
Find out more here.
H. Samuel
H.Samuel is looking for an enthusiastic sales associate to join them during the Christmas season. They’ll be helping customers pick their gifts by answering questions on products.
The job description explains: “You certainly won’t find our Store team members suited and booted. Instead, we’re proud of our team’s unique personalities and to showcase this we have a fashion conscious, business casual dress code, which encourages our teams to celebrate their own tattoo’s, piercings and style.”
Find out more about the job here.
Pandora
Pandora is always one of the busiest shops over the festive season. They’re hiring for a seasonal sales assistant for a fixed term contract between November 9 and January 3.
Responsibilities include helping customers pick the perfect gift and operating the till. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a generous 55% employee discount on all Pandora products.
Find out more here.
