New Jobs for Tamworth

158 new jobs have been created in Tamworth, thanks to a new warehouse operation opening on the old Wincanton site off Bonehill Road.

The brand new hub will provide 158 warehouse positions.  And according to Igloo, the company that is carrying out the recruitment, “All you need to qualify is the right attitude, the ability to get to the site for 6am and be able to work rotating shifts between mornings and afternoons.  The job includes loading and unloading 20 kg parcels on and off trunk vehicles.”

More information about the jobs can be found on the Universal Job Match website at www.gov.uk/jobsearch.

Igloo has also confirmed it will be providing full training, so people with little experience can apply.  Igloo is recruiting on behalf of Hermes, the UK’s largest delivery courier network, which handles more than 160 million collections and deliveries every year.  It works with major companies including Next, ASOS, Tesco, John Lewis, New Look, Debenhams and Lakeland.

A number of open days are now being organised for people who are interested in the warehouse jobs at the new site.  These events will allow potential employees to find out more information about the roles on offer and how to apply.  Anyone who would like to book their place on a presentation day should call the recruitment team on 08456 44 92 44.  The dates of these events will be announced shortly.

All the positions are permanent and employees will be guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours per week, with overtime available where required.  Rates of pay start at £7 per hour with increases following the qualifying periods.

Councillor Steve Claymore, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said, “This is good news for Tamworth and shows that businesses see our location and infrastructure as key to setting up new businesses.

“In time, this business could be employing 700 people in Tamworth, which is a real boost for the town and our economy.  We have supported this initiative from the start through planning and economic development advice.  I look forward to this hub opening and providing jobs for Tamworth residents.”

In addition, Igloo is recruiting permanent and temporary drivers.  Anyone interested in attending a presentation day should contact the recruitment team on 08456 44 92 44.