Jobs at Primark

suedarbo · 25-05-2010, 00:22

I was told tonight that Primark in Blackburn are taking on 200 new staff now. I don't think the store is ready yet but staff are being sorted out now
Hope this is of some help to someone

flashy · 25-05-2010, 06:52

thanx for the heads up Sue

https://www.amris.com/wizards/primark_blackburn/

Yolanda25 · 26-05-2010, 12:27

Just applied
thanks

flashy · 26-05-2010, 14:12

it's not as clear cut as it seems, they are capping the applicants at 1000 then taking it down to 500 then 250 then 200, people are applying from Preston, Bolton, Burnley and as far away as Manchester, the people at the jobcentre arent happy because they aren't advertising it through the jobcentre, they are only advertising it through the Primark site

Yolanda25 · 26-05-2010, 18:57

well we can only hope lol, dont really need to work but is nice to get out sometimes lol

suedarbo · 26-05-2010, 21:16

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Originally Posted by flashy

it's not as clear cut as it seems, they are capping the applicants at 1000 then taking it down to 500 then 250 then 200, people are applying from Preston, Bolton, Burnley and as far away as Manchester, the people at the jobcentre arent happy because they aren't advertising it through the jobcentre, they are only advertising it through the Primark site

I'm sure I saw it on the jobcentre website yesterday. I will go and see if I can find the link.
I think I'm going crackers.

suedarbo · 26-05-2010, 21:28

I did see it, it's here
Directgov jobs and skills search - Job details
It tells you to go to the Primark web site but it is advertised on jobcentre web site under Blackburn jobs. It went on yesterday morning.

flashy · 26-05-2010, 21:58

i went to see my advisor at the job centre yesterday and it was her who told me that they weren't advertising it through the jc website

flashy · 26-05-2010, 22:01

found it

here it is for anyone else who is interested

Vacancy from
Job No:BCK/35711
WageEXCEEDS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
Hours16-20 HOURS PER WEEK OVER 7 DAYS/EVENINGS BETWEEN 9AM-8PM
LocationBLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE BB1
DurationPermanent
Date posted24 May 2010
Closing date08 June 2010
Pension detailsNo details held
Description
This Local Employment Partnership employer shares information about new starters with Jobcentre Plus for statistical purposes only. See Website of the UK government : Directgov for further information. Previous retail experience preferred, but not essential as training will be given. Must have ability to work in a fast paced & rapidly changing retail environment. Have ability to multi task & have attention to detail. Must take pride in their work. Must take pride in their work. Duties include to assist in the efficient running of a department in accordance with company procedures, till work, customer service, fitting rooms, stock replenishment and general housekeeping.
How to apply
You can apply for this job by visiting Jobs and following the instructions on the webpage.
Employer
Primark Stores

steeljack · 27-05-2010, 22:38

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Originally Posted by flashy

found it

Hours16-20 HOURS PER WEEK OVER 7 DAYS/EVENINGS BETWEEN 9AM-8PM
LocationBLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE BB1
DurationPermanent

Just curious , Is there a reason the jobs advertised only "part-time" ....16-20 Hrs per week ? , Would have thought for any business a full time staff was "cheaper" to train and manage , plus 1/2 the office management costs .
Or is the ad designed to attract young 'trendy looking' college kids .
Thanks .

cashman · 27-05-2010, 23:19

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Originally Posted by steeljack

Just curious , Is there a reason the jobs advertised only "part-time" ....16-20 Hrs per week ? , Would have thought for any business a full time staff was "cheaper" to train and manage , plus 1/2 the office management costs .
Or is the ad designed to attract young 'trendy looking' college kids .
Thanks .

Dont think thats the case, think theres loads of stuff they can wheedle out of giving "Part Timers" oer here, least there used to be. Holiday Pay used to be one of em, as well as hols, also excluded from works pension schemes. probably still the case?

mattylad · 27-05-2010, 23:21

IMO it will be hell to work there, seeing how bad the Manchester one gets.

Yolanda25 · 28-05-2010, 09:16

Part time staff is cheaper, they dont get breaks so they dont have to pay them for that

cashman · 28-05-2010, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeljack

Just curious , Is there a reason the jobs advertised only "part-time" ....16-20 Hrs per week ? , Would have thought for any business a full time staff was "cheaper" to train and manage , plus 1/2 the office management costs .
Or is the ad designed to attract young 'trendy looking' college kids .
Thanks .

summat else fer you to ponder on Part time staff are very unlikely to be unionised as they cant afford the subs in the main, cos of the crap wages, if ya scratch the surface n look deeper, thats certainly much cheaper fer the "Employers" in the long run.

keetah_992000 · 08-06-2010, 18:36

I think they prefer parttime staff because of their opening hours- which are usually quite late.
employing full time staff would mean only a couple of hours at the end of the day for the part time staff to take over- I suppose it is easier to spread the hours more evenly if workers are part time if that makes sense?

it does offer full time on the application though.