// Tesco is looking for 15,000 temporary colleagues to help during the busy Christmas period
// The grocer is hoping to alleviate rising bill concerns during the cost-of-living crisis
Tesco is on the hunt for 15,000 temporary colleagues across the UK to help support Brits during the cost-of-living crisis.
The jobs will involve working in Tesco’s Superstores and Extra stores for early morning, day or evening shifts.
The grocer is looking to help offset increasing bills as customers anticipate the busy Christmas period.
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The new staff are expected to help Tesco meet high demand as customers look to make Christmas savings – especially as Tesco has just locked low prices on more than 1,000 products until 2023.
Tesco said there may be opportunities for Christmas colleagues to apply for any permanent roles available once the seasonal period comes to an end.
“We know times are tough out there at the moment, so this is a good opportunity for anyone looking to boost their income over the festive period or who needs to find a stepping stone back into the world of work,” Tesco people director, Rachel Bushby said.
“The jobs have traditionally been popular with students looking to earn some extra money during the holidays as well as people who simply want to help their local community to enjoy a great Christmas.
“The kinds of people we are looking for are those who work well in teams, are flexible and also love helping others and are prepared to make a special effort to achieve that.”
