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John Lewis Partnership Launches Record 13,700 Christmas Hiring Drive

The employee-owned retailer opens applications to bolster service for the golden quarter.

Overview

  • The roles are split across 3,000 in John Lewis stores, 8,500 in Waitrose supermarkets, and nearly 2,200 in warehouses and supply chain.
  • The group projects around 30 million visits to John Lewis shops during the period, with warehouses dispatching more than two deliveries per second.
  • Successful applicants receive competitive pay, training, and flexible or blended working options, with applications open at jlpjobs.com/Christmas.
  • Chief people officer Jo Rackham says the Partnership has invested heavily to prepare and underscores the importance of seasonal teams for customer service.
  • Partners have missed the annual bonus for a third consecutive year, while expansion plans continue, including a full-size Waitrose at Brabazon in 2027 and a store investment programme reported at about £1 billion.