Stockport Jobs Match launch campaign for Christmas and Seasonal Temp Work

Stockport Jobs Match, an online recruitment portal to match job seekers with vacancies, is launching a campaign to fulfil a surge in demand to fill vacancies in the run-up to Christmas.

Despite the challenges that coronavirus is currently impacting on our lives, there are over 60 seasonal job opportunities available in Stockport for those looking for paid employment in the run up to Christmas.

If you’ve recently been made redundant or find yourself looking for additional hours to top up your income through the busy period, there’s still plenty of choice available, particularly within retail, hospitality and logistics.

Opportunities in Retail:

In Stockport town centre Next, Dixons Carphone Warehouse, EE, Pets at Home, Home Bargains, Card Factory, Warren James, Superdrug, The Body Shop, The Works, DFS, Aldi, the Co-op and Decathlon are just few of the retailers looking to take on additional staff.

Across the Stockport borough, vacancies include for retail assistants at Majestic Wines. Iceland, Morrisons, Cancer Research and Sweaty Betty in Cheadle are looking to fill a selection of both full and part-time positions.

For those able to travel or living on the fringes of Stockport, there are vacancies in Wilmslow, Handforth, Poynton, Manchester, Macclesfield, Burnage and at the Trafford Centre with the chance to join teams working in fashion, building suppliers, forecourts and home stores. 

Bars, Restaurants & Hospitality:

Take a look at the 15+ hospitality jobs currently on offer for both full and part-time work. In Stockport Beretto Lounge, Travelodge, Jolly Sailor, Grapevine in Romiley and Plough on the Moor have both full and part-time positions to fill along with TGI Fridays and The Samuel Brooks in Sale; Honey Bee, Unico and the Coach and Four in Wilmslow.

Delivery Drivers:

North West-headquartered delivery giant Yodel has announced plans to create almost 3,000 new jobs ahead of Christmas. The independent parcel carrier said it will recruit for 2,500 self-employed and 450 employed roles, as it prepares for what it expects to be the “busiest festive period in recent history”.

A number of permanent driving roles are also available:

Many positions are in urgent need of being filled. Visit www.stockport-jobsmatch.co.uk for further information and to submit your CV.

Other vacancies:

In the borough, there is also a high number of urgent vacancies within:

• Cleaning (particularly for those with a DBS in the last 5 years – x8 urgent positions this week alone)
• Warehouse (immediate starts for daytime and evening shift work)
• Social Care (over 50 live jobs)

Stockport Jobs Match is a great place to start your job search. It’s a one-stop resource that brings together vacancies across the region, as well as the latest training courses and careers advice.