Customers to get jobs at Tesco

Tesco is to recruit 12,000 temporary staff in the run-up to Christmas, it announced today.

The company will use its checkout staff to identify potential new recruits and encourage them to apply for jobs.

Workers at trial stores will encourage shoppers who show classic retail skills - such as friendliness and helpfulness - to consider joining.

New positions will be available at 780 stores across the country during the festive period. Tesco retail director David Potts said: "With 12,000 roles to fill this year, this is going to be quite a challenge - so we're enlisting our existing staff to help us."

People interested in applying should contact their nearest store.