Poundland has launched a Christmas recruitment drive, creating 400 seasonal roles with applications now open. The discounter is looking to hire temporary colleagues to help store teams “deliver great value and service to customers across the UK and Ireland”.
The roles come as retailers across the high street gear up for a busy festive period, with shelves already being stocked with gifts and decorations. Poundland’s temporary positions will help keep shelves stocked and ensure stores run smoothly ahead of the big day.
How to apply for the seasonal roles
Those interested in applying can do so by visiting the Poundland Careers website. The recruitment drive comes “after a busy year getting the business back on track”, according to the retailer’s boss.
The bargain high street retailer has seen a return to form following a massive restructuring of the business that concluded earlier this year. It delivered 3.3 per cent like-for-like growth in the final quarter of its financial year, and 6.7 per cent in the month of September.
New ranges and festive offers
To ensure customers can get everything they need for Christmas, Poundland is said to have completed a top-to-bottom range re-invention of its merchandise. This includes new toys and lines added each week to shelves through October and November.
Other seasonal essentials include new festive bags and wraps in its ‘three for £3’ pick-and-mix-style offer. Christmas sweets and chocolate tubes are said to be just £1, with two for £3 offers across key brands such as Matchmakers, Maltesers and Toffifee.
Staff benefits and what’s next
Alan Smallman, retail director at Poundland, said: “After a busy year getting the business back on track, our store teams are excited about delivering our best Christmas in years as our all-new seasonal ranges begin landing in store.
“Our people make the difference whatever the time of year, but at Christmas they play a special role looking after our customers.
“We look forward to welcoming new colleagues to our teams to help make this Christmas really special.”
Colleagues will also benefit from days off on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year, with the retailer confirming that it will keep its doors closed on these days. In November, every colleague will receive a book of £25 vouchers to use in-store during December 2025 and January 2026.
Poundland joins a growing list of retailers hiring extra staff for the festive period, including M&S, Tesco, John Lewis and Waitrose. The news comes as Poundland is reportedly in talks to be sold off from current owners Gordon Brothers, with no official announcement provided by either party.
