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Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
McDonald's careers: 507 jobs available right now
Here is how to become a McDonald's team member 🍔 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... McDonald's UK are currently hiring for 507 jobs Job opportunities include; Crew Member, Delivery Person and more Pay for McDonald's roles usually range from £9.52 and £12.26 If you're on the search for a brand-new career opportunity, McDonald's UK is currently hiring 507 job positions across the UK. McDonald's UK is a legendary fast food restaurant chain across the globe, and in the UK there are an estimated 1,400 restaurants. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From the big cities to the small towns, McDonald's locations can be found dotted across the country, with each location having its own dedicated team. Here is a glimpse of some of the job vacancies currently available at McDonald's UK, how much they pay and how you can apply. McDonald's careers: 507 jobs available right now - and how much they pay | gargantiopa - Crew Member McDonald's has many job opportunities for full-time or part-time Crew Members across the UK. A Crew Member position involves working within a McDonald's restaurant, with duties including; customer service, cooking food, general cleaning, communicating with Uber drivers, handling stock, and more. The pay is between £9.52 to 12.26 per hour. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Overnight Crew Member Overnight Crew Members have a similar job role to Crew Members, except that they work during the hours of midnight and 5am. Given the shift hours, applicants must be aged over 18. The pay is £12.26 per hour. Maintenance/Warehouse Person Another job position which McDonald's is hiring for is a Maintenance/Warehouse person. This particular job role mostly revolves around cleaning, however it also includes putting deliveries away, and any other duties that support the team. The pay for a Maintenance/Warehouse person is £12.76 per hour. Customer Care The Customer Care position at McDonald's involves face-to-face contact with customers. Customer Care duties involve; organising events, handing out balloons to children, and taking care of the cleanliness of the customer area. It is also important to keep the manager informed of customer satisfaction. The pay for Customer Care is between £9.52 and £12.26. School Leaver Degree Apprenticeship McDonald's offers a School Leaver Degree Apprenticeship. This position entails a five-year programme and leads to valuable qualifications. The apprenticeship will involve practical experience in the likes of the kitchen and front-of-house as well as academic studies. The pay for shift work on the School Leaver Degree Apprenticeship is between £9.42 and £12.26. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Delivery Person A Delivery Person at McDonald's will work delivering food to customers' homes via the McDelivery service. The pay for a Delivery Person at McDonald's is between £9.52 and £12.26. To apply to work for McDonald's UK, please head to the McDonald's careers website for more information on job opportunities and applications. Would you like to work for McDonald's? Let us know in the comment section below 👇
The Herald Scotland
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scots tourism reports record year for international visits
New figures released by VisitScotland from the latest Great Britain Tourism Survey, carried out by the Office for National Statistics, underlined Scotland's continuing appeal among international travellers, and cemented the industry's recovery from the challenging days of the coronavirus pandemic. They build on a strong performance by the industry in 2023, when international visits to Scotland surged by 23% to four million as the industry reaped the benefits of sustained efforts to market Scotland throughout the Covid crisis. Read more: Asked to pinpoint the reasons behind the rise in international visits to Scotland last year, Cat Leaver, director of strategy and competitive intelligence at VisitScotland, told The Herald: 'Enhanced connectivity, favourable exchange rates, our world-class visitor experiences, and the warm hospitality of our people - as recognised during the Euros -have all helped attract more holidaymakers to our shores. 'This is significant, as international visitors typically stay longer and spend more than domestic visitors, providing vital support to the visitor economy and benefiting communities across Scotland. Many of our key markets, such as the US and Germany continued to perform well with increased visits and spend. We also saw greater interest from visitors from Ireland and Netherlands last year than in 2023.' Ms Leaver highlighted a rise in visitor numbers to heritage attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Culloden Visitor Centre, and Stirling Castle, as important contributors to the increase in international visits, as well as the emergence of new offers. These include Perth Museum, which is the new home of the Stone of Destiny, the re-opening of the Scottish Crannog Centre, Rosebank Distillery, and the Lost Shore Surf Resort in Edinburgh. Ms Leaver also flagged the impact of events, including the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, the Clipper Around the World Yacht Race in Oban, and 152nd Open golf tournament in Troon. However, while international visits went from strength to strength, figures for the first quarter highlighted the lingering weakness of the domestic tourism market, which continues to be affected by the cost of living. Residents of Great Britain took 2.2 million overnight trips in Scotland in the first quarter, up 3% on the same period of 2024, according to the survey. These trips spanned 6.1 million nights (up 11%) and generated £752 million of expenditure (up 48%). However, the volume and value of tourism day trips by residents of Great Britain in Scotland fell by 11% to 16.5 million and by 15% to £844m respectively, compared with the first quarter of 2023. This suggests domestic tourists are focusing expenditure more on longer stays than shorter trips, VisitScotland noted. Read more: The latest figures on Scottish visitor trends come amid a tumultuous time for the tourism industry, as geopolitical events influence travel patterns and the cost of doing business puts a strain on domestic operators. VisitScotland chief executive Vicki Miller recently said that Scottish tourism may benefit as some tourists decide not to travel to the US because of opposition to US President Donald Trump. But industry representatives have voiced concern over moves by local authorities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow to introduce tourist taxes on overnight stays, warning that visitor levies may undermine Scotland's competitiveness on the world stage. Asked how the 2025 tourism season is shaping up from an international and domestic perspective, Ms Leaver said: 'While some businesses and tour operators note slower sales and bookings, others remain optimistic, suggesting it may be too early to draw definitive conclusions as the season continues to unfold. 'Our insight suggests that there is still a lot of interest in Scotland as a destination, but visitors are more budget conscious than they may once have been and this continues to drive their travel behaviour, with some reducing the lengths of their stays or spending less on experiences. 'Pricing is also a key consideration for many visitors. To address this, we're collaborating with businesses and stakeholders to ensure high-quality services and hospitality that offer value for money. Our marketing and PR (public relations) efforts highlight a range of budget-friendly options. 'We expect that ongoing wider geopolitical and economic uncertainty may impact this market in the months ahead. As a result, we are continuing to monitor the situation using external data, insight and feedback from partners.' On whether Scotland is seeing any benefit from international travellers turning away from the US, Ms Leaver added: 'Generally, long-haul visitors book much further in advance than short haul/domestic travellers. So it therefore too early to understand if there has been any immediate impact or benefit to Scotland's visitor figures. 'However, we do recognise the opportunity to appeal to markets who may have traditionally favoured US as their primary holiday destinations. ' Ms Leaver noted that Canada has been identified as a growth market. She said: 'Dedicated efforts are underway to strengthen relationships with Canadian key accounts, including tour operators and travel agencies. 'A key development in fostering Canadian interest in Scotland is the launch of the new direct Air Canada route from Montreal to Edinburgh, set to begin on 26 June. This route will provide a much-needed direct connection, making travel to Scotland more convenient and accessible for Canadian visitors.'
Metro
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Metro
What now for Gaza and Brexit? Readers debate a path forward
Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments. Suresh (MetroTalk, Fri) calls for peace in Palestine and an end to the suffering of the people of Gaza. The problem with that is Hamas doesn't want peace. Hamas doesn't care about innocent civilians either, that's why it uses them as shields. And yet it still enjoys Palestinian support, despite being a terrorist organisation. I'm not saying that what Israel is doing in its bombing and aid blockade is justified – it could never be justified in doing such things. But both sides are responsible for what's happening, not just Israel as the 'free Palestine' crowd would have you believe. Matt, Sheffield To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Julian Self (MetroTalk, Thu) and those of the self-righteous left seem to think that everyone who supported Brexit lacks a few brain cells. He cites the £350million a week promised to the NHS as a Leaver lie but the NHS budget has increased by £20bn since 2016. And don't forget the scaremongering spread by the Remainers – eg 500,000 people were going to lose their jobs, banking jobs would move to the EU… These things never actually materialised. We never got a proper Brexit and therefore have never got to see the full benefits – and with Sir Keir Starmer's betrayal of a 'reset' deal with the EU, we most probably never will. David, London Perhaps Julian could use his massive intellect to explain why the political far-right has made such large gains in EU member states over the past few years? Several countries have far-right parties as part of their governments, while other states have needed to form unlikely coalitions to keep the far-right from taking power. There is nothing to show that the rise of the right is slowing in those countries. It is blatantly obvious that, if the EU were functioning properly, such extreme views would not be gaining traction. So while Julian bemoans British right-wing parties, he is at the same time advocating the joining of a bloc where the right could soon hold a majority. More Trending Rather than seeming intellectual, Julian and his Remainer colleagues give the impression of being the only lifeboat passengers in history who want to climb back aboard the ship! John, London Brexiteers are overlooking the fact that the UK must now negotiate a trading deal with the EU, the world's largest trading bloc, just as they've done with all the other countries so far. This can't be seen as a sell-out but as another needless burden due to Brexit. Hyden Andrew, Luton I found the stories you featured last week in partnership with Alzheimer's Society – as part of Dementia Action Week – of people who have been affected by the condition very moving and informative. The memory boxes (Metro, Thu) – where everyday items from people's personal history, such as soap bars and shampoos, are used to stimulate memory and conversations – are a lovely idea. Sara, Cheltenham MORE: I've ditched coffee for this energy-boosting mushroom hydration drink MORE: Premier League 2025-26 odds: Liverpool are title favourites but there's a surprise name in the relegation reckoning MORE: Dad whose family was killed in London house fire keeps bedside vigil for surviving daughter
Global News
16-05-2025
- Global News
WATCH: Robber uses machete to terrify donair shop staff before shaving himself some meat
A New Westminster, B.C., man is facing weapons and robbery charges after he terrorized staff at a donair shop with a machete, before using the weapon to carve himself some meat. The incident, which was captured on CCTV video, happened on April 26 at Paradise Donair on 12th Street in New Westminster. 'In 27 years I've never seen anything like this,' said shop owner Ali Boyraz. 'I know the area. Nothing like this, it's quite safe.' Boyraz said his staff was serving customers just before 7 p.m. when the robbery happened. 1:35 Richmond thief caught on camera taking gelato by the handful 'There's a guy with a ski mask and a huge machete knife, entered the store and started shaving some meat,' he said. Story continues below advertisement Security video shows a man entering the shop with his arm already fully extended and pointing the large knife at the staff. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy He then walks behind the counter, still pointing the machete, before approaching the rotating meat skewers and starting to slice himself multiple pieces of donair meat. While he is occupied, the shop's staff squeeze behind him and flee the business. The man fills his backpack with meat, makes a quick stop at the toppings counter to grab some bottles of sauce, then leaves. 'This is a very unique situation. This is not something I have seen before or any of my colleagues have — especially when you consider someone used a weapon to cut meat. Usually, these weapons are used for intimidation purposes or to come away with something other than food,' said New Westminster police Sgt. Andrew Leaver. 'But it is something we are going to treat seriously because ultimately a weapon was used, and that is going to be intimidating, traumatizing to the people at the store.' 1:47 B.C. attorney general wants restrictions on sale of machetes Leaver said a bystander phoned 911, and that officers arrested a suspect a few blocks away. Story continues below advertisement Sidney Hayden was subsequently charged with robbery and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. 'I can't speculate on what motivated the suspect to commit the offence,' Leaver said. 'But what I can say is if anyone is hungry in the City of New Westminster, there are a number of social services available where they can get food for free.' Boyraz, meanwhile, said the incident left his staff rattled. 'They were scared. They were crying, hysterical,' he said. 'Every time somebody walks in with a toque, they are scared.' He said he's since given his staff additional instructions about how to stay safe in a robbery situation. Hayden has since been released on bail with conditions, including a ban on possessing weapons, something Boyraz said he 'wasn't very happy' about. Even so, he says the robbery hasn't shaken his faith in the safety of his community. 'Just because of this incident, it doesn't make it an unsafe place,' he said. 'Again, 27 years and nothing like that happened.'
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Biker killed in four-vehicle crash named by police
A motorcyclist who died in a four-vehicle collision has been named by police. Andrew Leaver, 37, died in the crash which involved two motorcycles and two cars on the A688, near Staindrop, County Durham, on Saturday. Durham Police said the other motorcyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The force has appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch. Neither of the car drivers were believed to have been injured. Police said the family of Mr Leaver, who is known as Andy, had asked to be left to grieve in peace. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Arrest after four-vehicle fatal crash Durham Police
