UK Christmas temp jobs 2025: companies now hiring for this festive season

Need to earn extra cash for Christmas? These high street retailers are hiring now, including Boots and M&S – just make sure you apply soon as the deadlines are looming!

If you need to earn some extra cash, then you might consider taking up a temp job in the run-up to Christmas.

Getting a seasonal job can be a great way to boost cash flow without having to commit to a position long-term. 

Most high street shops are looking to hire extra staff to meet higher demand, so we've created a list of major retailers who are recruiting staff alongside the positions, salaries, and perks that each one offers.

Please be aware that the salaries provided are an estimate based on selected available listings and may vary slightly due to your age, role or location.

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Retailers now hiring (in alphabetical order)

Some of these retailers may have application deadlines coming up shortly, so it’s best to apply as soon as possible if you’re interested.

Argos/Sainsbury's Christmas jobs 2025

Argos and Sainsbury's are on the lookout for new staff over the festive period and offer up to a 15% discount.

Seasonal positions available include in-store roles and delivery drivers. Search for all Sainsbury's/Argos festive roles here.

Salary: £12.60-£14.10/hour.

Application deadline: not specified.

Boots Christmas jobs 2025

Boots is advertising for seasonal employees for a range of hours per week, both part-time and full-time.

Seasonal positions available: customer adviser, retail operations assistant.

Salary: not specified.

Application deadline: not specified.

Card Factory Christmas jobs 2025

Retail experience isn't needed to apply for a seasonal role at Card Factory, and all staff get various discounts via its employee benefits platform.

You can search for available vacancies on the company’s website.

Salary: National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage.

Application deadline: typically 30 November.

H Samuel/Ernest Jones Christmas jobs 2025

H Samuel and Ernest Jones are currently recruiting for Christmas. You get both sales incentives and a staff discount.

Seasonal positions available: sales associate.

Salary: not specified.

Application deadline: varies (often early November).

Marks & Spencer Christmas jobs 2025

M&S has many positions available and offers a 20% discount to all staff.

Seasonal positions available: customer assistant.

Salary: £12.60/hour.

Application deadline: often 13/14 November.

New Look Christmas jobs 2025

You'll have to apply quickly for a Christmas job at New Look, as some applications to work at this high street giant close soon.

Seasonal positions available: sales adviser.

Salary: not specified.

Application deadline: varies, depending on the branch.

Poundland Christmas jobs 2025

Poundland is keen to bulk up its numbers with the busy festive period looming.

Seasonal positions available: sales assistant.

Salary: £12.21/hour for those over 21/£10 for 16-20-year-olds.

Application deadline: varies by location.

Superdrug Christmas jobs 2025

Getting a job at Superdrug can bag you a team member discount of 30% on its own products and 10% on other branded items.

Seasonal positions available: sales assistant.

Salary: varies by location, roughly £9.50-£13.35/hour.

Application deadline: not specified.

Tesco Christmas jobs 2025

You could be the first to spot the best festive food deals by getting a temporary job at Tesco this year.

Seasonal positions available: festive colleague.

Salary: from £12.64/hour, increasing to £13.85 for stores inside the M25.

Application deadline: varies by location, but some deadlines are coming up soon.

The Entertainer Christmas jobs 2025

Discounts on toys and the opportunity for a full-time role are two of the advantages of working at The Entertainer at Christmas time.

Seasonal positions available: seasonal sales assistant.

Duties will include stocking shelves, merchandising and organising online deliveries.

Salary: varies by location, in the region of £12.21-£12.51/hour, depending on age and location.

Application deadline: varies by location.

The Works Christmas jobs 2025

You can make use of a 25% staff discount if you take up a seasonal role with The Works, as well as discounts at partner retailers and early access to your wages. 

Seasonal positions available: Seasonal Sales Assistant.

Salary: not specified.

Application deadline: not specified.

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