New home shop creates 8 jobs

EIGHT new members of staff have celebrated securing jobs as a household goods retailer officially opens in Grimsby.

PerfectHome's new shop in Freshney Place shopping centre has created permanent full-time employment opportunities in the town.

Chris Taylor, 27, dad of Alex, 9, and Oliver, 2, is one of the sales consultants recruited for the new store.

He said: "Getting the job at PerfectHome is a career change for me – I've been working in pubs as assistant manager before.

"In my new job I get the face-to-face contact with customers, but can also look after my family, because it's a permanent, full-time job with family-friendly working hours.

"I live in Grimsby with my family and it's just great that I've found a job right in the community and can go to work in the town centre."

Charelle Bellamey, 24, was over the moon when she found out she got a job as a sales consultant.

She said: "I love working with customers and my new role at PerfectHome is all about customer service.

"I've previously been gaining retail experience working part-time at The Perfume Shop here in Grimsby, and it is a fantastic step up for me to get a full-time position at PerfectHome with all the training to build a career in retail."

The eight new members of staff joined in with family fun at the store's two-day opening event.

Area manager Darren Messam said: "Opening the new store has provided much-needed local jobs for local people.

"They are full-time, permanent positions complete with opportunities for career progression.

"We've recruited a great team here in Grimsby and are looking forward to being part of the town centre community."

With its new 2066sq ft store located on Market Square, near British Home Stores, PerfectHome adds to the current retail mix at Freshney Place.

Amanda Austin, the shopping centre's director, said: "The arrival of PerfectHome will be a fantastic addition to Freshney Place.

"Not only will it give our customers another store to enjoy, it will also enhance our existing retail offer.

"PerfectHome will deliver a fabulous shop fit which will transform the unit – we're all very excited to see the store open.

"We are delighted that eight new jobs will be created as part of the new store opening, as Freshney Place is always keen to support the local community."

PerfectHome is a UK-wide household goods retailer offering quality products to customers through weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment options.

Established in 2006, it has opened 62 stores across the UK, creating more than 600 jobs to date.