GREETINGS giant Express Gifts today announced it is creating 500 new jobs to help cope with the Christmas rush.

The Church-based outfit is offering temporary posts in a variety of positions.

And a recruitment team will attend an open day at Accrington job centre on Saturday in a bid to fill the vacancies quickly.

Posts are available in picking, packing and despatch.

The company also has positions in glass engraving, ceramic lettering and embroidery.

Previous experience is not necessary and full training will be provided. The company is offering competitive rates of pay as well as excellent staff discounts.

And transport will be provided for members of staff travelling in from certain areas.

Contracts run from now until Christmas and anyone interested should attend the open day on Saturday between 10am and 2pm.

See today's job page for further details.

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