Morrisons Job Vacancies

Why Search for a Job Vacancy with Morrisons?

If you are looking for a career with a UK retail success story then consider Morrisons. From humble beginnings as a market stall in Bradford, Morrisons are now the 4th largest food retailer in the UK with plans for expansion and further growth within the food retail sector.

Morrisons stores welcome around nine million customers through the doors of 383 stores each week, and to cope with such staggering demand requires an army of staff. Morrisons are therefore a major employer in the UK and always have job vacancies for positions at store and head office level.

Morrisons has taken a different approach to retailing that the other “big three”, Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys. Whilst their competitors are busy developing new home and soft furnishings, clothing and electronics ranges, Morrisons are ploughing their efforts into their core business – food. It is a strategy that appears to be working, as Morrisons has seen profits increase and market share grow. With accolades such as Retailer of the Year being awarded in 2008 it is certainly an exciting time to be an employee with a company like Morrisons.

Job Vacancies with Morrisons can be categorised into three different sections as follows:

Morrisons In-Store Job Vacancies
Morrisons Head Office Job Vacancies
Morrisons Manufacturing Job Vacancies

Read on to find some useful tips on applying for a job in any of these categories.

Morrisons In-Store Job Vacancies

With a network of 383 stores, Morrisons employs most of its staff at store level. To keep a store running smoothly requires a dedicated team of employees who cover a variety of roles, from shelf stackers and stock pickers, check-out operators, café assistants, cleaners and supervisors. As Morrisons is operating an increasing number of stores on a 24-hour basis they often require staff to work not only full-time day shifts, but also nighttime shifts. These are filled by staff on a variety of contracts, so if you are looking for full time, part time, casual or seasonal work there may be an opportunity for you at your local Morrisons store.

As Morrisons prides itself of the quality of its food, which is increasingly prepared in-store, they are often recruiting skilled people in the following positions:

Butcher
Fishmonger
Baker
Grocery Manager

To apply for these specialised positions, Morrisons will expect you to have had previous experience, which you can demonstrate well. They will also recruit, at very junior levels, staff that can be trained in a particular discipline.

How do I apply for a store level vacancy?

Morrisons recruits in-store staff on a local basis, so familiarise yourself with your local store and check out their in-store notice boards, which are often the only place any job vacancies are advertised. Occasionally, if vacancies are not filled quickly Morrisons may chose to advertise in the local press or with a Job Centre. However, Morrisons usually has receives a high number of applications from its in-store advertising alone.

To get yourself ahead of the competition, ensure you have visited the jobs section on the Morrisons website, www.morrisons.co.uk. From here you can download an application form so as soon as you spot a suitable job vacancy you can complete this form and post it directly to the store. You should then ensure your CV and application are seen in advance of any other applicants. Don’t forget to include a cover letter, as this is your chance to really sell yourself and state why you would love to work for Morrisons.

Morrisons New Store Job Vacancies

Whenever a new Morrisons store is built there is a high level of recruitment activity prior to the opening date. If there is a new store being built close to you are you would like to find out what vacancies are still open for application then you should go to the jobs section on the Morrisons website, following the link to “New Store Vacancies”. Positions are listed here and you can download an application form or call the advertised recruitment telephone number. As soon as you are aware of a new planned store you should start looking at this website – leave it too late and many of the positions will have been filled.

Morrisons Head Office Job Vacancies

Morrisons Head Office is located in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This office is the heart of the action, the central point from where all strategies are developed and implemented.

Vacancies are available in the following areas:

Accounts & Finance
Payroll
Personnel
Pensions
Internal Audit
Marketing
Property Development
Supply Chain
Trading
Training
IT
Retail Operations

To see if there are any suitable vacancies for you, visit the Morrisons website and follow the jobs link. You can delve into any of the areas listed above to see if any vacancies exist that are open for application. From here you can apply on line, completing a short application form. You also need to ensure your CV is up to date and well laid out because as part of your application you MUST upload a copy. Never submit the form without this, as your application will simply be rejected.

Morrisons Head Office Logistics Vacancies

Morrisons controls all logistics from one central base in Wakefield, West Yorkshire which is less than 30 minutes drive from the main Head Office at Bradford. This base is connected to five other distribution centres across the UK, based in Gadbrook, Northampton, Sittingbourne, Stockton and Wakefield. It is the responsibility of these centres to ensure all stores are stocked with produce in the right time and manner.

To apply for a job at any of these centres please refer to the jobs section within the Morrisons website.

Morrisons Manufacturing Job Vacancies

As a sign of their commitment to food retailing Morrisons are now the 5th largest food manufacturer in the UK. This allows them to make and supply fresh food at incredibly competitive prices and they can be highly reactive to the needs of their customers without being totally dependant upon their suppliers.

Food manufacturing vacancies exist right across the country within dedicated bakeries, abattoirs and fresh food factories, all owned and operated by Morrisons. Some vacancies may be advertised at local level, in newspapers or with a Job Centre. However, all are advertised on the Morrisons website.

Benefits and Rewards

If you work hard at the application stage and successfully gain employment with Morrisons you will be rewarded with the following:

10% staff discount card for you and one other nominated person (this is awarded much earlier than Tesco, Asda or Sainsburys!)
Annual bonus linked to profits and salary
Up to 29 days holiday per year including bank holidays
Service Award after fiver years employment
Chance to join “Share Save Scheme”
Company Pension
A unique environment from which to work

We hope you have found some useful tips on applying for a job vacancy with Morrisons, and the team at www.jobsvacancies.org wish you all the best with your search and application!