Online retailer launches new jobs drive

2 Sep 2020 11:15
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LOSTOCK-headquartered online electricals store AO has ramped up its recruitment drive with the creation of 650 new jobs across the UK.

The Parklands-based business is looking to fill vacancies in its retail, mobile, tech, financial services and logistics divisions in locations including its Bolton operation.

AO says it is looking for a diverse range of expertise to join its 3,000-strong team from gas engineers to software developers to a fridge recycling shift coordinator and even a TikTok expert.

The huge recruitment drive comes as AO prepares for “significant growth” and to manage the sustained demand sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic and the increase in online shopping.

John Roberts, AO founder and chief executive, said: “AO went into Covid-19 fit and focused on the future. 

“The pandemic accelerated a shift in customer behaviour towards online shopping – we saw five years’ change in five weeks. We now have the opportunity to make AO a habit that lasts for our new customers.

“We’re investing to cement the change and prepare for our next phase of growth which includes creating hundreds of new, high quality jobs for a diverse range of talented people.

“Applications are open to anyone who cares passionately about being awesome for customers.”

 

AO is the largest online-only white goods and electricals retailer in the UK.

 

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