Research from MattressNextDay highlighted how prolonged standing, repetitive lifting and long periods of driving are affecting workers’ bodies across different sectors.
Data from CV-Library found that one in five festive roles came from the sector, with an average hourly wage of £15, making it the tenth highest paid.
Pay starts at £14.30 per hour and can rise to £15.30 per hour depending on location.
There are 17,000 jobs available at Sainsbury’s and 2,000 at Argos.
A package of measures to provide certainty and stability to farmers and growers in the poultry and sheep sectors was announced today.