The Entertainer launches its largest-ever seasonal recruitment drive for Christmas, seeking over 1000 temporary employees.
- Roles are available across 160 UK stores and 130 concessions within Tesco branches.
- Positions include part-time seasonal roles and night stock assistants with varying hourly commitments.
- The hiring strategy is part of The Entertainer’s response to significant growth and expansion.
- CEO Andrew Murphy highlights the excitement of joining the company during a period of remarkable growth.
The Entertainer has initiated an extensive recruitment campaign aimed at filling over 1000 temporary positions to support its operations during the festive season. This effort marks the toy retailer’s largest-ever recruitment drive, reflecting its commitment to enhancing customer experience in the upcoming holiday period.
Available roles for seasonal employment are distributed across The Entertainer’s 160 retail locations throughout the United Kingdom, as well as within 130 Tesco in-store concessions. The company is focusing on staffing both part-time seasonal roles and night stock assistant positions.
Seasonal contracts vary from 8 to 20 hours per week for part-time positions. Night stock assistant roles start on a 20-hour contract, with opportunities to increase to 37.5 hours as Christmas approaches, allowing for greater flexibility and alignment with business needs.
This hiring initiative aligns with The Entertainer’s recent growth trajectory, including a nationwide expansion into Tesco outlets. The company sees this as an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about toys to join its workforce.
Andrew Murphy, the Chief Executive, has emphasised the significance of this recruitment drive, underscoring the company’s ambition to maintain a high-quality toyshop experience. “Here at The Entertainer, we are busy preparing for the most wonderful time of the year – and to help us deliver the best toyshop experience for our customers, we’re looking for the largest-ever number of seasonal colleagues to join our team.”
The Entertainer’s strategic recruitment drive signifies its robust growth and commitment to offering an exceptional festive retail experience.
