Carphone Warehouse and PC World to hire 200 seasonal staff

As the busy Christmas period approaches, chain stores Carphone Warehouse and PC World have announced that they will be taking on 200 additional part-time staff to help cope with the expected increase in trade.

Carphone Warehouse operates two stores in Athlone - at the N6 Kilmartin Centre in Creggan and in the Athlone Towncentre.

The recruitment of the seasonal staff is taking place ahead of the so-called 'Black Friday' at the end of November. Last year Dixons Carphone reported a 50% increase in sales year-on-year on Black Friday and the group expects to exceed this figure this year.

Dixons Carphone currently has over 40 stores nationwide across its Carphone Warehouse and Currys PC World brands, and it employs 1,050 people.

Commenting on this announcement Mark Delaney, managing director, Dixons Carphone said: “As we prepare for Christmas, we are looking for smart and tech savvy people to join our expert team. The right candidates will be passionate about all things tech and have a thirst for knowledge on the latest and greatest products on the market.”

Applicants can apply for positions at: careers.dixonscarphone.com