As Christmas nears, so does the busy nature of town centres and shopping centres, as people head off to buy their Christmas gifts. 

Due to the high demand for gifts, shops and other businesses are busier and need more staff, with big retailers hiring temporary Christmas staff.

We have pieced together 12 jobs in Darlington, County Durham and Teesside that are available on a temporary Christmas basis.

12 Christmas jobs in Darlington, County Durham, Teesside:

  • 1. Food Production Worker – W&W Fresh Produce, Newton Aycliffe - Part-time, day shifts. Wage: £6.40 - £11.44/hr.
  • 2. Christmas Sales Assistant – Superdrug, Darlington - Fixed term, weekend availability. Wage: £8.65 - £11.75/hr.
  • 3. Seasonal Sales Assistant – Card Factory, Darlington- Fixed-term contract, assisting with stocking and customer service.
  • 4. Raby Seasonal Staff – Raby Estates, Darlington - Seasonal role in leisure & tourism with competitive pay.
  • 5. Temporary Christmas Staff – Lime Leisure Ltd, Consett - Full-time, flexible schedule. Wage: Up to £11/hr.
  • 6. Store Team Member – Home Bargains, Darlington - Temporary, weekends. Wage: £9 - £11.88/hr.
  • 7. Sales Assistant (Seasonal) – HMV Group, Middlesbrough - Seasonal, weekend availability, supporting with customer service and merchandising.
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  • 8. Retail Assistant (Athlete) - Christmas Temp – Nike, Durham - Part-time role focused on delivering a premium customer experience on weekends.

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  • 9. Barista Maestro, Christmas Temp – Costa Limited, Woodham - £12.33 - £13.83/hr, 3 days/week with discounts on food and drinks.
  • 10. Santa – Toby Carvery, Stockton-on-Tees - Part-time, holiday role focused on engaging with families and children.
  • 11. Christmas Chef – Miller & Carter, Middlesbrough - Full-time with flexible shifts and options for financial support.
  • 12. Sales Advisor (Christmas Temp) – Ben Sherman, Dalton Park, Seaham - Part-time role ending December 29, assisting with sales in a retail environment.

This list offers a wide range of seasonal positions, from retail and hospitality to holiday-themed roles, perfect for those seeking temporary work over the holiday period.

For more information on the role, go to Indeed Jobs.