Tesco Jobs – Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes Superstore – 400 Job Vacancies

Tesco to create 400 jobs in Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes store. since it will become one of Tesco’s Regeneration Partnership stores, 200 of those jobs will be filled by long-term unemployed people. Tesco has 26 other similar operations around the UK which, together, have given jobs to nearly 3,500 long-term unemployed.

“Our Regeneration Partnership plans in Glenrothes will ensure our new workforce is wholly representative of the local community and help hundreds of local people back into employment,” she said.

Everyone who had been unemployed for more than six months would have the opportunity to apply for one of the dedicated positions, she said.

“All jobseekers will receive interview training. All successful candidates will then enter an eight-week training course, building on their confidence and life skills, with a guaranteed job on completion.”

Sainsbury’s expressed disappointment this week at the rival bid, suggesting Tesco’s interest further delayed the long-awaited project and could jeopardise the original plans. A spokesman said Sainsbury’s had been within 10 days of concluding the Kingdom Centre missives when the counter bid was announced.

However, Ms Coats insisted Tesco had long been interested in coming to Glenrothes and was within its rights to apply for consent for a store, given no deal for the site had been completed.

“Our proposals provide the Glenrothes community with more value and choice, create hundreds of local job opportunities and help regenerate the town centre by drawing people and businesses to the area. We believe Tesco is the right fit for Glenrothes and we’re committed to offering local residents the value for money and excellent choice they deserve.”