A supermarket has launched a recruitment drive to find 3,000 employees to meet increasing demand over the festive period in areas like the North East.

Morrisons is looking for extra staff to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites, and logistics operations across the UK.

The roles, including customer assistants, home delivery drivers, and warehouse operatives, will help the supermarket chain meet increased demand during the busy Christmas period.

The jobs offer flexible working patterns and full training, with no prior experience necessary for most roles.

Successful candidates will also benefit from a 15 per cent staff discount card and a 10 per cent discount card for a friend or family member.

Clare Grainger, group people director at Morrisons, said: "As Morrisons gears up for the festive rush, we’re looking for up to 3,000 additional colleagues to join our talented teams.

"We are looking forward to welcoming these new colleagues who will have a key role in creating and delivering products to make our customers' celebrations special.

"There are lots of opportunities all across the UK to join us with both temporary and permanent roles in our stores, manufacturing, and logistics sites."

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Morrisons said in previous years, many temporary employees have gone on to find permanent positions within the company.

The supermarket chain is therefore particularly keen to attract applicants who are friendly and willing to help customers have the best shopping experience.

Applicants interested in joining Morrisons' team can apply on the company's website.

Successful applicants will be given full training.