Overview

• The group is recruiting 17,000 seasonal colleagues at Sainsbury’s and 2,000 at Argos on fixed-term contracts lasting four to 12 weeks.
• In‑store and warehouse fulfilment roles pay £12.60–£13.85 per hour, varying by role and location.
• Driver pay ranges are £13.60–£14.85 per hour at Argos and £14.10–£15.35 at Sainsbury’s, depending on location and duties.
• Benefits include free food during shifts and a 10% staff discount at Sainsbury’s and Argos, rising to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury’s and on payday at Argos.
• Applications opened Monday, October 6, with the hires described as essential to keep stores, online services and deliveries running smoothly during the festive peak.