The Entertainer to recruit 800 temporary staff for festive season

Toy retailer The Entertainer has announced a festive recruitment drive that will fill up to 800 new temporary seasonal roles across its network of UK stores. 

Contracts are currently available and vary from eight to 20 hours per week. The Entertainer’s seasonal roles are ideal for those seeking flexible shifts and extra income over the Christmas period. 

Although the roles are initially required for a fixed time period, some temporary employees may be offered the opportunity to apply for permanent positions.

The retailer is offering seasonal sales assistant roles, which will involve engaging and assisting customers, showcasing the latest toys, operating cash registers, stock rotation and ensuring the store is well-presented throughout the day. 

Additionally, it is also hiring night stock assistants at a selection of stores to ensure timely placement of stock on the shelves for the festive season. These roles will initially begin on a 20-hour contract, which will increase to 37.5 hours per week as Christmas draws closer.

Furthermore, all team members will enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on the retailer’s products in-store.

Karen Emery, area manager at The Entertainer, said: “I’ve been part of The Entertainer family for 20 years, joining the business in 2000 as a Christmas temp and almost immediately I knew I wanted to be a part of the company for as long as I could.

“From the get-go I was encouraged, supported and challenged to be the best I could be. 20 years later, as an area manager, I am responsible for 18 stores across the South-West. My role may be different but my place is the business feels very much the same, one of security and belonging.” 

She added: “Any company can have a set of values and often have a generic company vision, however everyone at The Entertainer lives and breathes our values with passion, drive and determination.”