iForce aims to take on about of 2,000 agency staff to manage an anticipated ten-fold lift in online orders for Christmas.
it expects the workforce to rise from 600 to more than 2,500 between November and January.
CEO Mark Hewitt said: “By employing such a large amount of staff, we also open the door of opportunity to them in the world of logistics, creating an environment where we have more skilled colleagues at our fingertips for potential permanent positions.”