Hermes is hiring more than 10,000 new staff to cope with demand - here’s how to apply

The number of people shopping online has increased over the past few months. As a result, delivery company Hermes has announced over 10,000 new jobs (investing £100 million) to keep up with the surge in demand.

What jobs are on offer?

Hermes aims to recruit 9,000 new self-employed couriers, who will transport parcels to customers’ homes.

The company will also employ 1,500 full-time staff members, including drivers, warehouse workers and other employees, who will be based at its Yorkshire head office.

The firm is expecting the festive period in particular to be busier than usual, predicting that it will transport around 3.5 million parcels a day. This is nearly double what the company delivered last Christmas.

When can I apply?

Hermes has said that recruitment for all roles has now begun, ahead of the busy peak season.

Hermes Chief Executive, Martijn de Lange, said, "This is good news for the many people who have sadly had their income affected and we are pleased to be able to support the UK economy with so many jobs at this time.