NHS jobs offered to ex Wilko employees in Peterborough, Stamford and Rutland

It follows the collapse of the high street chain

Author: Henry WinterPublished 15th Sep 2023

Hospitals in Peterborough Stamford and Rutland are offering job opportunities to former Wilko employees.

The Trust, which runs Peterborough City, and Stamford & Rutland Hospitals is helping ex Wilko employees to find a new career following the collapse of their stores

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust has contacted four stores in the area.

Louise Tibbert, Chief People Officer at the Trust, said: “We can appreciate what a blow the collapse of Wilko is for our local communities, but especially those who face losing their jobs. We would welcome applications from Wilko staff and hope that we can at least provide some support to them during such an unsettling time in their careers.

“We have this week made contact with our local branches of Wilko to promote our vacancy information and we look forward to receiving some applications.”

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