Asda Technology is hiring right now

These are tough times for many people in the retail tech sector, but there are some bright spots to be found.

Asda Technology, for instance, is currently recruiting.

“I’m looking for developers, testers, data roles, pm’s and UX along with many others. All based in Leeds at the moment, but may have roles in Lutterworth in the next month or so. If interested, then please apply via Asda.jobs,” Clare Tempest, Technology & Home Office Recruitment Advisor at Asda, says in a LinkedIn post.

“I will have further roles coming available over the next week or two, so please keep an eye out. All permanent roles. No agencies and please hold off sending emails, as I need to ensure that I have the time to respond to individuals who are out of work,” she adds.

Food Boxes initiative

StarStock is powering a new initiative from Asda to help vulnerable and shielded customers receive food and essential items.

Closely following the launch of the former’s mypubshop platform, foodboxes.asda.com provides access to the supermarket’s new Cupboard Filler box.

For £30, customers will receive up to 31 items, including supplies that have been in high demand amid the coronavirus pandemic, such as cereal, bread, pasta, tinned fruit and vegetables, sauces, jam, teabags and long-life milk. A selection of treats is also included.

Asda is also working with StarStock and a logistics partner to fulfil deliveries within two days of the customer’s order, without affecting its existing home shopping service.

Mike Snell, Managing Director of Asda’s sourcing and procurement arm, IPL, says: “For vulnerable people across the country, staying at home and not being able to make a trip to the supermarket is a difficult prospect.”

“At Asda, we’re committed to helping ease the strain on our customers during this time and hope that by offering our food box at an affordable price, we can help to make lives that little bit easier, giving people peace of mind that their cupboards will be well stocked without the stress.”