Boots to recruit over 10,000 workers this festive period

Boots has announced it will hire over 10,000 seasonal employees in its stores, warehouses and operations this festive period.

The health and beauty retailer has said the roles will be available across a wide variety of areas for those looking for work in the run up to the holidays. This includes over 6,500 Christmas customer assistant roles, 2,000 roles for in-store customer operations assistants and up to 3,000 roles at the Boots Beeston and Burton-on-Trent distribution centres, including warehouse operatives.

New joiners will benefit from team member benefits, including a market competitive hourly rate and  access to the Boots team member discount scheme.

Boots has recently enhanced its discount scheme for all team members to support with the rising cost of living, offering up to 45% off all Boots own-brand products until at least January 2023.

Donna Hodgins, Head of Recruitment at Boots, said: “Team members who join our business over the festive period are always truly valued members of store and distribution centre teams, providing crucial support for our stores and customers alike. We’re looking to recruit a diverse range of team members that represent the communities we serve every year.

“Our roles are perfect opportunities for anyone looking to explore career paths in the retail industry to gain valuable work experience that could potentially lead to a permanent position in future. Provided you have a passion for customer service and being a team player, everyone is welcome at Boots – something that is evident in our range of recruitment accreditations, from Age Inclusive and Menopause Friendly to being a Disability Confident Employer.”

Earlier this month, Boots announced that its Christmas 2022 range is the retailer's most affordable ever, introducing a series of initiatives to help consumers amid the cost-of-living crisis.