From seasonal delivery rounds and pub shifts to retail roles at Trinity and White Rose, these Leeds employers are hiring staff for the festive peak.
Looking for seasonal work in Leeds this Christmas? Major employers across retail, logistics, hospitality and customer service are actively recruiting for the 2026 festive rush.
Whether you are a student balancing shifts around study, looking for temporary full-time work, or seeking flexible evening hours, seasonal contracts across West Yorkshire offer competitive pay, staff discounts, and fast-track hiring.
Here is a quick overview of who is hiring across Leeds. You’ll find a good variety of industries, employers and roles.
Royal Mail
Roles: Postal delivery drivers (posties).
Where: Various postcodes throughout Leeds.
Pay: £13.68 per hour.
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies.
Christmas means more cards, parcels, and presents to deliver, and Royal Mail is recruiting postal delivery drivers and mail sorters across Leeds. Delivery roles involve sorting mail before heading out on your round, whatever the weather.
You will need a full UK driving licence, a good level of physical fitness, and a customer-focused approach.
See the vacancies: Seasonal roles at Royal Mail in Leeds.
Parcelforce Worldwide
Roles: Seasonal customer service, parcel delivery and LGV/MGV driving.
Where: Locations across Leeds and Normanton.
Pay: From £13.17 per hour for warehouse roles.
Contract: Temporary.
If you’d prefer a job behind the scenes or on the road, Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide also have seasonal opportunities managed through recruitment partners.
Customer service roles involve helping customers with queries and finding solutions over the phone or by email or you can work in the warehouse in Stourton. Parcel delivery drivers take packages to homes and businesses, while LGV and MGV drivers transport mail and parcels between locations.
The requirements depend on the job. Parcel delivery roles generally require a full manual UK driving licence, while larger vehicle driving jobs require the appropriate licence and qualifications.
See the vacancies: Seasonal roles at Parcelforce.
Village Hotels
Role: Meetings and Events Team Member.
Where: Village Hotel Leeds South.
Pay: From £8 to £12.71 per hour.
Contract: Fixed-term until January 2027.
Village Hotel Leeds South is hiring event staff to support its busy winter calendar of corporate lunches, party nights, and tribute events. Duties include set-up, table service, bar support, and guest reception.
The hotel is situated in Tingley near the M62/M1 intersection – make sure to check local late-night public transport schedules before applying if you do not drive. Perks include staff discounts across food, drink and gym access.
See the vacancies: Village Hotels careers.
Headingley Stadium
Credit: Sodexo
Role: Casual Chef.
Where: Headingley Stadium, Headingley.
Pay: £16 per hour.
Contract: Part-time, casual hours.
If you have commercial kitchen experience, Sodexo Live! is recruiting casual chefs to support matchdays, corporate Christmas functions and private dinners at Headingley Stadium. You will assist with food preparation, plated service, and kitchen management during peak event nights.
A Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and flexible weekend/evening availability are required.
See the vacancies: Casual Chef at Headingley Stadium.
Signet Jewelers (Ernest Jones & H. Samuel)
Credit: Signet Jewelers
Role: Temporary Christmas Sales Associate.
Where: Ernest Jones and H. Samuel, White Rose Shopping Centre, Leeds.
Pay: “Competitive salary”.
Contract: Temporary, part-time.
If you’d rather spend the festive season helping people find gifts than wrapping parcels, Signet Jewelers, parent company of H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, is recruiting temporary Christmas Sales Associates at White Rose Shopping Centre.
You’ll help customers choose jewellery and watches, answer questions about products and make sure purchases are ready to give as presents. It’s also an opportunity to develop your retail and sales skills, with training to help you build your product knowledge.
You don’t need previous jewellery experience, but you’ll need to enjoy talking to people, have a positive attitude and be interested in the products you’re selling. The package includes staff discounts and the potential to earn commission and incentives.
See the vacancies: Temporary Christmas Sales Associate at Signet.
Greene King pubs
Role: Bar and waiting staff.
Where: Pubs across Leeds, including Headingley, Holbeck and the city centre.
Pay: Various salaries available depending on roles.
Contract: A range of part-time opportunities.
The run-up to Christmas is a busy time for pubs, with after-work drinks, festive meals and catch-ups filling the diary. Greene King is recruiting bar and waiting staff across Leeds, with part-time opportunities that could suit people looking to earn extra money alongside other commitments.
Depending on the role, you’ll be serving drinks, taking food orders, helping customers and keeping the bar and dining areas running smoothly. You don’t necessarily need previous hospitality experience, as training is available, but you’ll need to enjoy working with people and be comfortable in a lively environment.
The advertised opportunities include part-time work, with one listing offering 10 hours a week. Check individual vacancies for the exact pub, hours and contract arrangements.
Staff benefits include discounts on food and drink, access to an employee assistance programme and opportunities for training and career development.
See the vacancies: Greene King jobs in Leeds.
M&S
Credit: M&S
Role: Seasonal retail and food hall colleagues.
Where: Leeds stores including White Rose Shopping Centre and The Springs (Garforth).
Pay: £13.41 per hour.
Contract: Temporary peak contract.
M&S is recruiting 11,000 seasonal colleagues across the UK for its festive trading period. In Leeds, roles are open across customer service, stock replenishment and busy food halls at key locations like White Rose and The Springs.
It is an ideal fit if you enjoy fast-paced retail and want a structured hourly rate.
See the vacancies: M&S Christmas roles.
Boots
Credit: Boots
Role: Seasonal retail, warehouse and customer support.
Where: Across Leeds and surrounding areas.
Pay: Salary dependent on the role – Seasonal Customer Advisor is £13.02 per hour.
Contract: Temporary peak contract.
Boots is another major retailer to keep on your radar if you’re looking for work over Christmas. Its seasonal recruitment can cover shop-floor roles as well as warehouse operations and customer support, offering alternatives to a conventional sales assistant job.
In store, you could be helping shoppers find beauty products, gifts and everyday essentials. Other roles may involve preparing orders or supporting the operation behind the scenes.
See the vacancies: Boots seasonal roles.
A few things to check before applying
Christmas jobs can be a great way to earn extra money, gain experience and meet new people, but make sure you check the details before committing.
- Check the contract. Some roles are fixed-term, while others offer casual shifts or permanent employment.
- Think about travel. Evening events and night shifts may finish after public transport becomes less frequent.
- Look at the hours. Part-time work can be useful alongside study or another job, but check whether the hours are guaranteed.
- Don’t leave it too late. Recruitment deadlines vary, and some employers may close applications once they’ve found the right people.
