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John Lewis Partnership Launches Record 13,700-Job Festive Hiring Drive

The employee-owned retailer is staffing up for a golden-quarter rush forecast to bring 30 million store visits.

Overview

  • The roles span 3,000 positions across 35 John Lewis stores, 8,500 in Waitrose branches, and nearly 2,200 in warehouses and the supply chain.
  • JLP projects more than two deliveries dispatched each second from its warehouses during the peak period.
  • Applications run through jlpjobs.com/Christmas, with John Lewis vacancies advertised from 10 September and Waitrose postings from late September to November.
  • The recruitment aligns with wider investment plans, including a new full‑size Waitrose slated for Brabazon in 2027 and a programme reported at around £1 billion to upgrade and add stores.
  • Partners have missed the annual bonus for a third year, and chairman Jason Tarry has said restoring payouts remains a priority when finances permit.