But as the festive season approaches there are still some Christmas jobs available in the Harrogate district - even if they are not the ones you might expect.
Here is a list of some of the jobs currently being advertised in the area. Note some roles may be subject to change in line with Government guidelines around Covid-19...
5. Debenhams - Harrogate
Debenhams is advertising temporary 20-hour roles in its Christmas Team.
In this role you’ll need to be available to work variable days each week, including weekends.
The wage is £6.64 (under 21) - £8.72 per hour Photo: Google Maps
6. Morrisons - Harrogate
Morrisons is looking for Christmas Temps - Manufacturing - Machine Operatives.
It's recruiting for Machine Operatives for its busy manufacturing site. Within this role you'll play a huge part in ensuring a smooth and super quick service is delivered. The company says it is fast paced, high volume and extremely demanding. Photo: Google Maps
7. HQ Personnel - Wetherby
HQ Personnel in Wetherby is recruiting for a temporary Customer Service Assistant.
Roles include: Supporting the Customer Experience Team throughout peak season
Replying to various customer enquiries/emails
Creating estimates & taking orders
The working week will be 40 hours over seven days but you will have two days off per week. in return the client is paying a salary of £18,500.
Contract length: 3 months Photo: Getty Images
8. Royal Mail/Pertemps Network Group - Harrogate
Royal Mail is now looking for Christmas Delivery Drivers to distribute parcels, spreading the joy over the celebratory season, especially to those who may not be able to see family and friends this year.
Working as a Parcel Delivery Driver you will receive from £11.14 per hour Monday to Saturday and should you work on a Sunday you will receive £13.54 per hour.
The role is working up to six shifts per week, between the hours of 1100hrs – 1900hrs. You will be guaranteed a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Expected working time and start date: ASAP through to Monday, January 4, 2021. Photo: Getty Images