Recruitment campaign in Peterborough to fill 150 jobs at flowers supplier ahead of Mother's Day
A recruitment campaign has been launched in Peterborough as a supplier of flowers creates 150 jobs ahead of Mother's Day.
The company is seeking to take on the extra staff in a bid to cope with the expected surge in orders for Mother’s Day on March 15.
More than 150 temporary warehouse operatives are now being sought for the Spalding-based distributor.
Pay of £12.21 to £12.71 per hour is being offered to successful applicants.
The campaign to find staff is being carried out by recruitment company Acorn by Synergie.
A spokesperson said: “We are currently looking for over 150 temporary warehouse operatives in Spalding to support a major flower distributor preparing for the surge in orders ahead of Mother's Day.
"The roles will play a crucial part in ensuring timely deliveries across the UK.
He added: “The recruitment drive is boosting the local jobs market, offering short-term employment opportunities for residents during a peak commercial period.”
Applicants will be expected to work 12-hour shifts, days and nights with key duties including working on a production line, making and preparing flower bouquets and packing and quality checking products.
Anyone wishing to apply should visit the Acorn by Synergie website here.
Recruitment in Peterborough:
A number of companies have recently announced plans to create jobs.
Earlier this month electrical equipment maker NJ Froment and Co, based in Stamford, announced it expected to create 150 as it opened major new premises in Orton Southgate.
And biscuit maker IRCA group revealed it would need an extra 21 jobs with a planned extension to its operations in Bretton.