Yodel, which is preparing for what it has described as “the busiest festive period in recent history” with the creation of 3000 jobs. Of these, 2500 are on a self-employed basis and 450 are on payroll, across a total of 50 locations across the UK.
The delivery firm expects to see huge demand this year through a combination of Covid-19 restrictions, which looks likely to prevent many parties and gatherings, the long-term shift to online and the accelerated uptake by consumers.
CEO Mike Hancox said: “We’re expecting this peak period to be higher in intensity and longer in duration than ever before as people look to prepare for Christmas earlier. That’s why, as we prepare for a period of sustained demand, we are looking to welcome more than 2900 new colleagues, bolstering our operations.”
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