Another call centre is being planned in Chelmsford by 118 Group creating upto 500 new jobs.
[UKPRwire, Fri Sep 29 2006] 118 Group holdings plc – the Essex based b2b operator with interests in Advertising, Directories, Media, Mobile, Publishing and Telecoms has announced further expansion in Chelmsford.
Speaking about the plans, Daniel Corby, CEO 118 Group said “We have identified another suitable property to open another 17,500 square foot call centre, which could, subject to planning consent accommodate upto 500 additional staff. We have today, completed the lease on an 8,000 square feet facility at Chelmer Village and coupled with our existing premises in Chelmsford could see the group grow to employ 1,000 people in Chelmsford alone. The business is growing quickly and we feel Chelmsford is well placed for rail and road links to make recruitment sensible for us. The obvious convenience of having most of our operations in one town is also clear. We have requested advice on planning consents today and expect to get the green light for the 17,500 square feet facility by Mid October”
Notes to editors
118 Group Holdings plc is the holding company for 118 trades – the UK’s leading directory service of tradespeople and businesses with checkable references. The business also operates 118gethitched, 118telecom, Fido Local and in November launches Tasty Mobile, a new mobile phone service connecting for Vodafone, Orange, T Mobile, 3, 02 and Virgin Mobile.
The group was founded in 2005 by Daniel Corby and has recently completed a successful pre IPO fund raising exercise. The board has recently strengthened and includes business veteran Richard Allan, the former CEO of Perry Group plc and Hugh Craen, the founder and former MD of Potential Finance Group plc.
