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New B&Q for Bedford

Published: 4 April 2012
It's claimed to be the largest town in the country without a B&Q store, but that's all set to change with plans under way for a new £18.5m development at Ampthill Road.
New B&Q for Bedford
A B&Q spokeperson told DIY Week: "B&Q can confirm that in partnership with HPG, we are looking forward to opening a new store in Bedford, at the development at Ampthill Road, adjacent to Interchange Retail Park.

"The store is scheduled to open in 2013 and we are looking forward to serving the people of Bedford with all their home improvement needs in the near future."

Planning permission was granted by Bedford Borough Council earlier this week, and the superstore development will reportedly include office units and a new car delearship. It is thought the new DIY store will bring around 150 new jobs to the area.

UPDATE: Please contact B&Q to apply for jobs. This is a news story hosted on trade magazine website diyweek.net and is not associated with the retailer or its recruitment department.

Comments

Published prior to March 2014
By Terry Harris
I work for Bedford Borough Council Supported Employment for people who have a Learning Disability. I would like to discuss with the manager the possiblity of enploying peole
Published prior to March 2014
By Patrick
Why do so many idiots here thinking they can just post a message on a random website, asking for a job there?
Duh, send B&Q a CV, go through the job centre or through their website like you'd do for ANY OTHER JOB. They're not going to be searching the internet for people that can't even be bothered to contact them directly.
Published prior to March 2014
By Robert Allen
I am a disabled man looking for a job at B AND Q at the Retail park.It would be a great new beginning in my life
Yours Hopefully
Bob
Published prior to March 2014
By Mr
The B&Q opens 1st Nov at 10am, jobs are via diy.com
Published prior to March 2014
By Sandra
Hi, was just wondering when the Bedford store was opening as at moment we traveling to Stevenage. Will be good as store almost on doorstep.
Published prior to March 2014
By Heidi
Hello there, do u know the date of when u will b opening please.
Kind regards Heidi
Published prior to March 2014
By robbie
Hi are you going to have catering trailer on the new site in Bedford if so I would like the chance to site a nice clean trailer on it
regards robbie
Published prior to March 2014
By john johnson
moving to bedford soon so glad to see a band q store on the build
Published prior to March 2014
By Nick
Hi I'm happy to hear that there is a B&Q opening. I'm at Bedford College doing carpentry I would like to join the term.
Published prior to March 2014
By William Bracey
Hello I'm very pleased to hear that bedfords getting a B&Q. I am at bedford college doing level 2 nvq bricklaying. And love to join the group. cheers
Published prior to March 2014
By B&Q employee
In order to be considered for job opportunities at any B&Q you will need to apply online via there website www.diy.com click on the careers link at the bottom of the page. You should then be able to search for job vacancies anywhere in the country.
You will also be able to fill out an online assessment to then appear on the jobs pool that each store can access.
From memory you can apply to be considered for an area or selected stores etc...
Hope this helps :-)
Published prior to March 2014
By Alisha Powell
hi, I have work experience from Wilkinsons which sells some DIY products so I have key knowledge. I would love to apply for B&Q. How will I manage to find out how and where to apply?
Thanks
Alisha.
Published prior to March 2014
By vincent gibbs
i would like find out when the new store is opening and how myself & my could apply for a job as we both over 50 years old and would like to work for a little longer
Published prior to March 2014
By Lee Harris
I have experience of plumbing,heating & building renovations.
I have City & Guilds level 2 plumbing from Bedford College.
I would love to be in at the beginning of your new
store.
Yours hopefully
Lee
Published prior to March 2014
By Muhammad Chaudhary
Hi, very happy to hear about new store opening B&Q in Bedford 2013, I am very keen about joining it where will I find out when and where to go for apply for it?
Kind regard
Chaudhary
Chaudhary
Published prior to March 2014
By Gianni Salerno
Hi, good to hear about new B&Q in Bedford and I am intersting about joining it how will I find out when and where to apply for it?
Many thanks
Gianni

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