UP to 200 new jobs are being created in Ashford with the opening of the new B&Q store under construction in Norman Road.It will replace the existing store in Beaver Road.

All 35 present staff will switch to the new site and general manager Kim Mead is looking to recruit 200 people with positive attitudes for further full and part time positions.

They are needed across all departments and include front of store greeters, night-crew and shop floor customer advisers.

Jobs are also on offer for skilled `trade experts' with practical experience in the home improvement business. They will be actively encouraging people aged over 50 to seek jobs.

When it opens next year customers will have a range of 40,000 products on display in the store. Anyone looking for a job with B&Q should call their Recruitment Hotline on 0870 6060349.