Jobs frenzy at supermarket
by Rob
Daly
More than 1.400 people have
applied to work at a new supermarket - with just 75
vacancies!
Morrisons has taken over the town's
Somerfield store in Hawley Street and plans to re-brand the shop
later this year.
Bosses at the UK's fourth largest
supermarket chain say they have seen a general increase in the
number of applicants looking for work, with around 19 people
going for each job at the new store in Margate.
David Kelso, Morrisons' South East
regional personnel and training manager, said: "We certainly have
had large numbers in all our stores recently, with well over a
thousand in certain places as well."
"There is a possibility the economic
climate may have had some effect, but we are obviously very glad we
can bring these jobs to the community at difficult times."
The move is creating 75
vacancies, ranging from butchers to fresh food assistants and
department managers to supervisors. Successful applicants will team
up with former Somerfield staff that will join Morrisons when the
store is handed over.
Friday, June 05 2009