27 May 2014
Record results spark major recruitment drive for ambitious credit management solutions provider
1st Locate (UK) Limited has launched the first phase of an aggressive recruitment drive following a record breaking year and significant new business wins.
The Leeds based company who operate credit management call centre solutions on behalf of many of the country's largest Blue Chip corporations, opened a new 6,000 sq ft site in Woking at the end of 2013 to further facilitate their rapid expansion. This has led to the creation of 80 full time jobs across the businesses four sites, including over 60 positions to be filled in this new Surrey office, with immediate effect.
Commenting on this extremely positive news, Michael Court, 1st Locate's Group Sales Director, says, "We continue to outperform all of our competitors and this is undoubtedly down to the quality of our people, bespoke systems and tailored solutions. This expansion will allow us to increase our industry footprint, further enhance our market leading services and pave the way for significant future development".
Speaking from their Woking office, which benefits from fantastic transport links and local amenities, Court continued: "This recruitment drive signals the start of an ambitious 24 month growth plan that will ultimately benefit all of our clients, staff and the surrounding local communities as we continue to increase our presence in Woking. These are very exciting times and it's a great time to join our team".
Commenting on this, Matt Peachey, Economic Development Manager at Woking Borough Council said "1st Locate's choice of Woking for their southern expansion is further endorsement of Woking's credentials as a premier business location in the south east. We have a strategic location for business to access their markets in London, the South East and the globe. We have access to a huge pool of talent, great amenities for staff and a welcoming location for business. Woking's Economic Development team and our partners make it our business to support any company considering Woking, providing the information, contacts and advice they need to make the right choice."
For further information, please visit 1st Locate's website; www.1stlocate.com
