Screwfix is planning to open more than 50 stores this year, creating around 600 new jobs in communities across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Forty of the stores will be in the UK, creating up to 500 new jobs, with the remaining 10 stores planned in Ireland, creating 100 new jobs.
The roles will be in areas such as retail management, service assistants and supervisors, and will be created by the end of January 2022.
The news comes as Screwfix, which currently has 711 stores in the UK and 12 stores in Ireland and employs over 11,000 people, announced an increase in its overall target for store numbers. It now plans to increase the total number of Screwfix outlets to over 900, up from the previous target of 800. The raised target follows the identification of further opportunities for stores in inner cities and rural catchment areas.
Furthermore, more than 800 of Screwfix’s colleagues have been promoted internally over the past year, including many colleagues who have completed apprenticeships.
John Mewett, chief executive officer of Screwfix, said: “We’re delighted to be opening 50 new stores this year, creating 600 jobs. The growing demand for convenience means we now see scope for over 900 stores in the UK and Ireland, which will help our busy customers get their jobs done.
“We know that time is money for our customers and these new stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland enable us to provide our customers with added convenience and certainty, and provide even more job opportunities for local communities when they need it most.”
