AO World announces biggest ever tech recruitment drive

Online electrical retailer, AO World, will hire 50 new IT roles across its Bolton and Manchester offices over the next 12 months.

John Roberts, Founder and CEO, tweeted: “This is our biggest ever single tech recruitment drive and I can’t wait to welcome the new team members into the AO family.”

The company has been facing tough trading conditions in the UK and Europe. It reported a first-half loss in November. Meanwhile, last month its boss, Steve Caunce, left with immediate effect and was replaced by Roberts. Caunce, who had been with the business for 13 years, decided "to step back to a less demanding business role and re-balance his lifestyle".

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