Taoiseach welcomes 120 new jobs for Cork as Douglas Shopping Centre set to reopen

Recruitment for the new roles has already begun and applicants can apply at Tesco.ie/careers. Pictured at the soon to reopen store at Douglas Shopping Centre, returning colleagues welcomed the announcement with An Taoiseach Michel Martin T.D. including Dermot Hever, store manager. Photo: Cathal Noonan
The jobs are part of 1,150 roles announced by Tesco across Ireland.
Of these roles, 450 are full-time permanent roles available nationwide with 120 of them in Cork. 700 temporary roles are being created to assist with a safe and easy shopping trip during the Christmas trading period.

Kari Daniels, CEO, Tesco Ireland, said the business was pleased to be able to create these new opportunities.
“Since the start of this pandemic, our colleagues have risen to the challenge to continue to serve our customers and communities. We are pleased to be able to add these roles at this challenging time. We look forward to welcoming these new team members who will enjoy good careers in a dynamic retail industry.”