Supermarkets hiring staff to cope with demand amid coronavirus pandemic

Major supermarkets are hiring hundreds of staff to help cater for increased demand caused by shoppers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jobs are available throughout the North East, from the tip of Northumberland to Teesside, as supermarkets boost staff levels to help serve customers, re-stock shelves and deliver shopping.

There are roles to work in Tesco supermarkets throughout the entire region, including Amble, Berwick, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Durham, Gateshead, Hexham, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Shields, Sunderland and Stockton.

The adverts offer an 'immediate start', with day and night roles available.

An advert for an immediate customer service position says: "With the COVID-19 situation evolving every day, and unprecedented high demand, we urgently need to recruit extra temporary in-store colleagues.

"Working in our stores, you’ll play a key role in keeping our shelves stocked, helping our customers get what they need during this challenging time."