Supermarket giants Aldi and Morrisons have announced plans to recruit thousands of workers ahead of the busy festive season, reports City A.M. Aldi is creating 3,000 permanent and temporary jobs, while Morrisons is looking for 3,500 extra staff to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations as both firms deal with expected increased demand over the Christmas period. Morrisons added that about 450 of these jobs will be in London. The UK supermarket chain did not specify how many of the 3,500 jobs would be temporary and permanent.

Clare Grainger, people director at Morrisons, 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.”