Morrisons expansion to create 5,000 jobs

Morrisons has unveiled plans to create 5,000 new jobs this year as part of its expansion programme.

"Morrisons is committed to hiring and training new people to keep retail as the engine room of the economy and support our continuing growth." The Fresh Food Aca

demy will strengthen Morrisons position as the UK's leading proponent of retail craft food skills; skills which help people build a career and help Morrisons further increase the quality, value and service we provide to our customers," Norman Pickavance, group HR director for Morrisons, said.