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Homebase has kickstarted new jobs for young people in Staffordshire

Homebase is creating new jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme this September. As the first home and garden retailer taking part in the government’s Kickstart Scheme, Homebase will create 300 jobs across Britain for young people.Pictured, Nahum Morganti, ... 
13 September 2021

Impressive sales growth helps James Worby Agencies scoop award in only second year as Garland sales agent

In only its second year as a Garland Products sales agent, James Worby Agencies has scooped the Garland Products coveted ‘Sales Agent of the Year’ award. James Worby and his team, Ollie Bedborough and Kevin Goodchild, achieved an impressive 89.8 per ... 
6 September 2021

Yale appoints new Trade Sales Agent for its Electrical channel

Leading security experts, Yale UK, has announced the appointment of Nick Harrison to the role of National Trade Sales Agent. Nick’s new role will see him take on responsibility for the Electrical Wholesale channel, with a focus on propelling Yale as ... 
15 July 2021

New Manager at Squire's Garden Centre in Chertsey

Rupert Sleight has been appointed Garden Centre Manager at Squire’s in Chertsey. Rupert has worked in horticulture for sixteen years, and has been at Squire’s Garden Centres for over five years, with previous roles as Assistant Manager at Squire’s ... 
9 July 2021

More skilled jobs to follow as Midlands-based online retailer makes another strategic appointment

The UK’s leading online flooring retailer has made another strategic appointment to continue its rapid expansion – and more highly-skilled tech jobs are set to follow. UK Flooring Direct, which has its headquarters in Leicestershire and another ... 
8 July 2021

New Non-Executive Directors at Squire’s Garden Centres

Squire’s Garden Centres has appointed two new non-executive Directors, Rob Collins and Tony Perkins. Rob Collins has held various roles within the John Lewis partnership and recently retired as MD of Waitrose. Tony Perkins was Audit Lead Partner at ... 
29 June 2021

Squire’s employee awarded for going the extra mile!

Each year Squire’s Garden Centres gives a ‘Made A Difference’ award to one of their employees who has gone over and above the call of duty.Martin Breddy (Squire’s MD) and Stuart Sullivan (Garden Furniture Department Head, Squire’s Badshot Lea)The ... 
19 March 2021

Simon Acres Recruitment invests in new trainees and expands team

Simon Acres Recruitment has expanded its team and invested in bringing new talent into the industry with the appointment of four new trainees and one recruitment consultant. Olesea Mabbutt, Marcus Lane, Viktoria Brzezowska and Cory Smith have ... 
12 March 2021

BHETA expands DIY committee

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has expanded its DIY committee, welcoming George Brickwood, eCommerce Director UK&I of Schneider Electric. George Brickwood joined Schneider Electric in May 2019 as eCommerce Director UK&... 
10 March 2021

Bradford Garden Centre creates new role ahead of the launch of its new Food Hall

A Bradford Garden Centre has appointed a new Food Hall Manager as it prepares to launch an extended offering with a new look and new artisan producers. Leeds born Mark Jocelyn has been recruited to manage the new Hearty's food hall at Tong Garden ... 
26 February 2021
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