Recruitment Advice

Waitrose has announced it will create 3000 new job in 2009 as a result of the acquisition of some Co-op stores. The supermarket chain has entered into a conditional agreement with the Co-op group to purchase 13 of its stores and open at least 9 new branches in 2009.

Following the acquisition 1000 Somerfield staff will join Waitrose with a further 500 jobs to be created at those stores. The nine new stores will create 2000 new staff with 500 new jobs in operational support.

All new employees will become partners within the John Lewis Partnership, which means they become co-owners of the business and receive an annual share in profits.

Morrisons supermarket chain said it plans to create 5000 jobs this year as its continues its expansion. The newly created jobs are based across the business in a variety of positions.

Meanwhile, budget supermarket Aldi is increasing its graduate intake by 50% to offer 150 university places on its management training scheme this year, bucking the trend where many employers are cutting their graduate recruitment as the economy continues to deteriorate.