If you're stretched for cash over the festive period, you may be in luck.
There are a number of employers desperate for extra hands at this time of year.
From high street shops to restaurants and warehouses, there's a range of jobs available.
And with many not requiring previous experience, there's something for everybody.
We're rounded up some of the best opportunities available now across south Wales:
Warehouse Operative
Amazon - Swansea
A high-paying role for a seasonal job, Amazon offers - £9.50 to £14.25 per hour.
Other perks include:
- Fixed shift patterns so you always know when you'll be working.
- Full training provided on site.
- Free hot drinks, car parking on site, transport available from some locations and agency employee benefit schemes.
You can apply for the role here.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Lego Store - Cardiff
The shop is looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to work ten hours per week over the holiday season. Experience in retail is desired but not necessary.
You can apply for the role here.
Seasonal Sales Assistant
Card Factory - Cardiff
Responsibilities include:
- Provide excellent customer service at all times to help each customer celebrate their life’s moments
- Process all sales politely, efficiently and accurately whilst up-selling on till products
- Price and merchandise stock and products correctly
- To work with the team unloading and unpacking the deliveries
You can apply for the role here.
Christmas Sales Assistant
GAME - Cardiff
GAME is looking for people who can deliver a high standard of customer service and know how to build relationships with the store's local gaming communited.
Bonus points for people who are "genuinely passionate and excited about gaming and technology".
You can apply for the role here.
Online Picker
Iceland - Caerphilly
Iceland is looking for temporary workers to join the online operation. However, you must be prepared to start work in the early hours of the morning.
Depending on the store, the start time will vary between 3.00 and 5.00am.
You can apply for the role here.
Part-time Seasonal Sales Assistant
The Television and Movie Store - Cardiff
The store is looking for people who love pop culture to join the team over the busy holiday period.
The position will primarily be customer-facing, requiring applicants to serve customers at the till, assist them around the shop floor and offer advice and recommendations.
Successful applicants will earn between £10-11 per hour.
You can apply for the role here.
Temporary Christmas Sales Associate
Vans - Bridgend
Van is looking for someone who can work weekdays and weekend shifts as well as:
- Sell and promote Vans products by offering excellent customer service
- Guarantee shop cleanliness and organisation
- Maintain an organised stockroom
- Replenish sales floor with merchandise
You can apply for the role here.
Temporary Sales and Service Advisor
River Island - Llantrisant
The shop is looking for staff who love fashion, are enthusiastic and want to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
The job entails working 10 hours per week, including Monday and Thursday from 12pm to 5pm.
You can apply for the role here.
Christmas Temp Sales Assistant
Boux Avenue - Cardiff
The main function of this role is to assist in the achievement of sales target by offering the highest standards of customer service, product knowledge and stock presentation.
You can apply for the role here.
Festive Helper
Cath Kidston - Cardiff
The shop is looking for seasonal staff who:
- Have a keen passion for the brand
- Have lots of energy to help keep stores sparkling and customers happy
- Be approachable and friendly
Applicants must be able to work Black Friday weekend, Christmas Eve and Boxing day.
You can apply for the role here.
Temporary Christmas Sales Associate
H Samuel - Swansea
The shop is looking for people who can create a festive atmosphere and provide excellent customer service for up to 12 hours per week.
According to the advert: "A positive, can-do attitude is essential, with a natural ability for striking up a conversation with a diverse range of customers."
You can apply for the role here .
Seasonal Sales Assistant
Superdry - Swansea
Superdry is looking for team players to help out with increased demand over the holiday season. Staff should deliver first-class customer service and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
You can apply for the role here.
Seasonal Staff
Blanco's Hotel and Restaurant - Port Talbot
Full-time and part-time opportunities for waiters, bar staff, chefs, house keeping and night porters are available during the festive period.
Experience is preferred, but not required.
You can apply for the role here.
Christmas Sales Assistant
The Perfume Shop - Swansea
The shop is looking for staff over Christmas to work four hours per week.
Applicants must have:
- A passion and enthusiasm in what they deliver
- An eagerness to succeed
- An interest or passion in fragrance
- A desire to understand or work with different technologies at work
You can apply for the role here.
Seasonal Sales Assistant
HMV Group - Swansea
HMV Group is taking on staff to work 20 hours per week during the festive period.
According to the advert: "If you really know your stuff about the products that we sell and can inspire customers and deliver exceptional service, we can offer you an exciting career in entertainment retail."
You can apply for the role here.
