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Jobcentre Plus is working in partnership with national high street retailer, NEXT, to recruit over 80 staff required for their new store opening later this year in St John’s Retail Park, Wolverhampton.

Full and part time vacancies for sales and stockroom assistants are up for grabs at Jobcentres across the Black Country, offering an hourly salary of £4.72. The company is looking to hold interviews during the first week of April, therefore eager job hunters are advised to contact their local Jobcentre immediately for an application form.

Hillary Clews, business development manager for Wolverhampton Jobcentre, said:

“Previous retail experience is preferred, however full training will be given to suitable people. The store is open 7 days a week, so there are also opportunities for weekend staff too. The Company offers scope for career development and a comprehensive training programme in return for flexibility and a commitment to providing great customer service. Employee benefits include a pension after 6 months of employment, a generous staff discount, paid holiday and a subsidises uniform allowance.”

She added:

“Anyone who is interested in the vacancies is welcome to drop into the Jobcentre for further details of the vacancies on offer and information on how to apply. Specialist Jobcentre Plus advisers will be on hand to discuss the range of help and assistance available when starting work, such as help towards the costs of childcare and advice on in work benefits.”

NEXT, who currently have 360 stores nationally, plan to open 15 to 20 stores annually over the next few years creating hundreds of new jobs. The Wolverhampton store is the third new venture in the Black Country, following NEXT Clearance in the Astle Centre in West Bromwich and another at Oldbury Green Retail Park. The existing Wolverhampton site will remain open, with the new larger branch offering home furnishings, as well as ladies, gents and children’s clothing.

Jackie Allinson, store manager for the new NEXT store in Wolverhampton, said:

“NEXT is a fast moving and exciting business. We want our employees to feel challenged and make a meaningful commitment to the business through their individual contribution. In return we will reward them well and offer good training with excellent opportunities for personal development and career growth. In order to build on our reputation and strengthen the company, we recognise the importance and value of our people. We realise that only by recruiting and developing high calibre people will our growth and strength continue.”

Anyone wishing for more information on these vacancies should either call into their local Jobcentre or telephone Chapel Court Jobcentre on 01902 435335. Alternatively they can telephone Jobseeker Direct to access the thousands of jobs on offer locally, nationally and internationally on local rate telephone number 0845 6060234. The textphone number for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech difficulties is 0845 6055255. Lines are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.