Yodel creates more than 4,300 roles as it gears up for the festive season

Parcel carrier Yodel is looking to recruit 4,311 staff as it prepares for the peak season.

The roles which are across Yodel’s 50 depots, include couriers, parcel sorters and warehouse operatives.

Yodel said its recruitment drive is in response to the continuing demand for online retail, which it said has increased “dramatically” over the past 18 months, marking a permanent shift in the market, with the business operating at peak levels throughout the whole year. Last year Yodel handled 190m parcels, a 30% increase in volume compared to 2019.

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Mike Hancox, Yodel chief executive, said: “We expect the ongoing growth in online retail will continue in the winter months as consumers look to finalise their Black Friday and Christmas shopping for friends, family and loved ones as conveniently as possible.

“There’s a huge breadth of roles available, with many presenting an opportunity to grow into long-term careers. By joining Yodel you’ll become part of a nationwide family and have options to work either full or part-time to suit your lifestyle.”