The top companies hiring in January 2018

The top companies hiring in January 2018 by Michael Cheary Oh, hi there 2018… Ok, so it’s cold. It’s rainy. And there are still another 11 months to wait before we can listen to Christmas songs again. But hiding out at home and waiting for winter to be over isn’t the only way to beat the January blues. With more than 250,000 jobs live on reed.co.uk right now, a new start could be just what you need to turn things around.Or, at the very least, actually achieve one resolution this year. Take that, 2017 version of you.To help you start 2018 out the right way, here are some of top companies hiring this month that could help you love Mondays…Claire’s Claire’s are one of world’s biggest clothing accessory retailers, helping girls find their style in their stores right across the globe.They’re always looking for talented team members to add to their ranks, whether they’re working in-store as Retail Advisors and Managers, or in their Birmingham-based head office.Successful applicants should have excellen t customer service skills in spades, as well as the desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced but fun environment. Also, it really helps if you like glitter. That too.Fun fact: Claire’s are the number one ear piercer in the world, and pierce an average of three million ears every single year.Think of it this way: at least you’ll never run out of earrings…Locations:  Throughout the UKView all jobs with Claire’s nowMatalan There’s no other store quite like Matalan.Not content with being one of the country’s biggest clothing outlets, they’ve gone on to completely revolutionise the homeware market with their 200 UK stores providing excellent value goods for the whole family.Need a new light? They’ve got you covered. Lost your loafers? You can find them in store. Looking for a reasonably-priced Pomegranate Noir Scented Candle? Well, you get the picture.They’re searching for staff all throughout January to help take their business forward. As well as expanding their reta il teams, other areas of focus include recruiting for Merchandisers, Buyers, Media Managers and Analysts.Matalan: creating value in every moment. Also, you know, great jobs. Obviously.Locations:  Throughout the UKView all jobs with Matalan nowOcado Searching for a fresh start? They don’t come much fresher than Ocado.Since being established over 16 years ago, they’ve gone on to become the world’s largest dedicated online grocery retailer â€" with more than 230,000 customers across the UK ordering from them every single week.And what makes their business run so smoothly? The staff. Quite a lot of staff, as it turns out.Ocado are looking to fill a number of positions throughout January, with everything from Merchandising and Insight Manager jobs right through to Buyer, Engineer and Technician roles up for grabs. And it isn’t just about knowing your wholemeal cous cous from your Quinoa.Team members need to be passionate about great food, and have the communication skills and att ention to detail that has made the company such a success.You (and your 2018 diet) can thank us later…Locations:  Throughout the UKView all jobs with Ocado nowRiver Island Let’s face it, some careers never go out of fashion.Luckily fashion is something that the good people of River Island happen to know quite a lot about, with more than 60 years’ worth of experience under their incredibly stylish and inexpensive belts.But it didn’t always come easy for the high-street staple â€" who actually started out life by selling fruit, veg and wool from an East London bomb site. And yes, we are serious.They’re looking to fill a range of retail roles, as well as positions in accountancy and tech. In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, lucrative bonuses and an instant outlet for your hard-earned wages.All work and no playsuit? Apply for a job with River Island today.Locations:  Throughout the UKView all jobs with River Island nowZSL If you can’t stand the people you work with, you’re in luck.ZSL London Zoo are recruiting for a number of positons on reed.co.uk right now, which could be the perfect way to put your love for animals to good use.OK, so we don’t have any Zookeeper positions on offer just yet, but we do have jobs for just about everything else including Seasonal Presenters on the Zoo Live Team, as well as Content Managers, PR Assistants and Sales Advisors.And if you’re not wild about any of those roles (and/or terrible animal-related puns), you could even become an Overnight Experience Host. In other words, you’ll take tours around the zoo after hours.Essentially, it’s the coolest job you’re ever likely to have.Walk with the animals. Talk with the animals. And actually get paid. What’s not to like?Locations:  LondonView all jobs with ZSL nowReady to love Mondays?  View all of our current vacancies now.Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid emai l addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features Where can I work?