David Gregory, 67, is a former Army Reserves medic who served in Kosovo followed by two tours in Iraq. He’s now a head driver at Domino Pizza Group in the UK, and says he loves it.
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Domino’s launches ‘sociable’ seasonal recruitment drive after disappointing 40th year
Domino’s Pizza Group is hoping to recruit hire 5,000 new staff across the UK and Ireland over the busy festive period.
The group, which is the US giant’s UK master franchise, is hoping to revive momentum amid a disappointing 40th year in business so far.
It has seen its value fall by a third since the start of the year amid weaker consumer demand and higher costs.
Domino’s, which launched its first store in Luton in 1985, said it hoping to recruit more delivery drivers, in-store colleagues and pizza makers.
It claims self-conducted research found ‘many people are switching careers in search of more sociable roles’ and reconsidering further education.
Domino’s research, a survey of around 2,000 people, suggests 60 per cent of 18-27 year olds believe workplace experience and training matter more for career success than a university degree.
It also claims the same proportion would reconsider their decision to go to university if they had the chance again.
Domino’s highlighted its sore management training programme, The Academy, which ‘has supported over 500 employees’ since launching in 2022.
Chief operating officer Nicola Frampton said: ‘We’re celebrating 40 years as the UK’s no.1 pizza delivery brand but, as always, have more of an eye on the future than the past. We’re proud to offer 5,000 seasonal roles across the UK and Ireland as we approach our busy peak season.’
It comes as Britain’s labour market comes under pressure, particularly within retail and hospitality, with the latest Office for National Statistics data confirming job losses and a sharp fall in vacancies.
Frampton added: ‘We’re looking for great people to help us deliver great quality food, world-class service and incredible value for our customers.’
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