ROYAL Mail has launched a drive to recruit around 180 temporary Christmas workers at Poole’s Dorset Mail Centre.

A spokesman explained: “Temporary positions across a variety of shifts will be available between mid-November, through to early January 2016.

“The peak of the additional temporary work will be in the busiest month of December.

“The majority of seasonal positions will support Royal Mail’s 120,000 permanent postmen and women who sort and deliver the mail all year round.

“Parcelforce Worldwide is also looking for drivers and indoor workers as the whole organisation gears up to deliver at Christmas.”

Royal Mail has set up a dedicated website at royalmailgroup.com/xmasjobs for people to apply.

Alternatively call the helpline 0345 600 1785.