Jobs market is hotter than ever – from Specsavers to BT – set your sights on a new career
PUT a rocket under your career this fireworks season.
The jobs market is hotter than a bonfire, with more than a million vacancies.
They vary from entry-level roles and apprenticeships to management posts, plus flexi-work where you set your hours.
Here’s just a taste . . .
You could take a closer look at a career with Specsavers.
The optician has 1,500 new jobs, to meet demand for sight and hearing tests post-lockdown.
Includes 400 in-store retail roles and 730 management and laboratory positions.
After being made redundant twice in six months, Laura Stallerbrass got a job as an optical assistant at Specsavers in Forfar, Angus, in 2010.
She is now a dispensing optician and part-owner of the store.
She said: “‘I don’t think many people are aware of the career opportunities at Specsavers.
Sainsbury’s and Argos need over 1,250 staff including drivers and stock assistants. See .
Homeserve has 30 jobs for customer service reps in Walsall, West Mids, plus more than 70 engineer positions UK-wide. Apply at .
Mortgage broker Trussle needs 1,000 new advisors. See .
Aldi is opening 15 stores, creating 450 jobs. Apply at .
BT is hiring 1,000 people for its Birmingham Snow-hill office. Includes roles in data, analytics, digital, sales and HR. See .
Technology consultancy Thoughtworks needs 20 staff including data engineers and software developers. See .
The lighting installer Powercor needs 100 electricians and apprentices. Send your CV or email to careers@powercor.co.uk.
The healthcare provider Ascenti is recruiting 140 physios across the UK. See .
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MANCHESTER CENTRAL conference centre has 22 vacancies from kitchen staff to business development managers. See .
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