Morrisons is looking to recruit an additional 3,500 workers for the busy Christmas period.

The grocer is offering temporary roles in stores, in warehouses and at its manufacturing sites to “make sure our aisles are stocked with the items our customers love, in time for Christmas”.

The positions include customer assistants, home delivery drivers, and production and warehouse operatives.

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Morrisons has also said that many colleagues previously working in temporary roles have continued to work for the supermarket in permanent positions, The Retail Bulletin reported.

Morrisons people director, Clare Grainer, said: “Christmas is one of our busiest periods and we’re looking for an additional 3,500 people to join our talented teams.

“These new colleagues will play a crucial role in creating and delivering the products our customers need to help make their celebrations special.

“There are lots of great opportunities on offer across the UK with both temporary and permanent roles in our stores, manufacturing and logistics sites.”