UK supermarket chain Morrisons has announced plans to hire an additional 3,500 employees for the upcoming Christmas season. The announcement was made on Friday, with the company emphasizing the significance of these roles in ensuring customer satisfaction during the busy holiday period.

The positions being offered include customer assistants, home delivery drivers, and production and warehouse operatives. Clare Grainger, Morrisons’ people director, underscored the importance of these roles in making the festive celebrations special for their customers.

Morrisons, which operates a network of 496 supermarkets and approximately 1,100 convenience stores including 700 Morrisons Dailys, is offering both temporary and permanent positions across multiple locations. The company clarified that no prior experience is necessary for these roles as full training will be provided to all new hires.

In addition to the job opportunities, the company is also offering attractive benefits to its employees. These include a 15% discount card for personal use and a 10% discount card that can be given to friends or family members.

Applications for these positions are currently being accepted through the company’s official website.