// Morrisons to hire 3000 more staff this Christmas to meet increased demand
// It is seeking to recruit colleagues for its distribution centres and manufacturing sites
// The grocer guarantees pay of at least £10 per hour
Morrisons has announced it will recruit 3000 extra colleagues this Christmas in order to meet increased demand during the festive period.
The Big 4 grocer is looking to recruit colleagues for its distribution centres and manufacturing sites across the country.
Morrisons has also joined the Kickstart scheme meaning it welcomes applications from 16-24 year olds who are receiving universal credit.
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Morrisons said it has guaranteed pay of at least £10 per hour and colleagues also benefit from a 10 per cent staff discount as well as flexible hours and shift patterns to suit.
“Customers have told us that they want to make up for last year’s low-key festive season and so we are working hard to make sure that our shelves are stocked with everything they need to help them celebrate,” Morrisons people director, Clare Grainger said.
“We are looking for 3000 Christmas helpers to come and join our busy, fast-moving and exciting team on a temporary or permanent basis and help make good things happen this Christmas.”
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