- Currys is recruiting approximately 1,000 temporary staff across its 296 UK and Ireland stores for the upcoming festive period.
- Starting pay rates for the temporary roles are set at £12.71 per hour, rising to £13.96 per hour for staff working in London stores.
- Almost half of the Christmas staff employed by the electrical retailer last year were subsequently offered permanent positions.
- The recruitment announcement follows a 6 per cent rise in UK and Ireland sales, bolstered by strong demand during summer heatwaves and the World Cup.
- Currys confirmed it remains on track to hit its full-year underlying pre-tax profit target of £199 million.
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UK retail giant to hire 1,000 Christmas workers in major recruitment drive
