Planned Tesco inundated with more than 200 applications for 11 jobs

Tesco interviewed and recruited staff from the local area to work in the new store being established in a disused pub in Brighton Road, Horsham, to bring a community feel to the outlet, the company said.

Store manager, Phil Smallwood, and his team promoted the new jobs through the Job Centre Plus and conducted 37 interviews - with positive results which led to all vacancies being filled by local people.

Mr Smallwood said: “The response to our recruitment process has been fantastic! As a store we are delighted to be creating additional jobs for our local community and for local people, helping them back into employment.

“I am thrilled with the new team and I am confident that we will provide the best possible service to our customers. We are delighted to be opening a Tesco Express store on Brighton Road, Horsham and look forward to playing an active role in the local community.”

Store opening hours will be seven days a week from 6am until 11pm, and for added convenience the store will have a free cash machine, self-service tills, mobile phone top-up facility, National Lottery counter, bakery, beers, wines and spirits. Parking is also available to customers in front of the store.