A DISCOUNT store similar to the Poundland shops that are widespread in the UK could open in the Island.

Dealz - which is an integrated part of Poundland with the same board and management team - is looking for 35 part time and full time members of staff and will be conducting phone and face to face interviews.

A notice on the Job Centre website states: "We are looking for bright, enthusiastic candidates to work in our brand new Isle of Man store.

"As Europe's largest discount retailer we require candidates who thrive within a fast paced working environment and who have strong customer service experience, ideally within a retail environment."

However a spokesperson for the company said it "would not be appropriate" to disclose any further information about the proposed store as plans had not been finalised.

Poundland's retail operations director Tim McDonnell said: "“We have opened 37 Poundland stores this year.

"We are currently considering the acquisition of new Dealz stores, to add to the two stores opened in the Republic of Ireland this year. 

"The stringent acquisition process ensures that new stores are sited in the right location and fit the brand's customer profile.

“Due to the popularity of Dealz's product ranges, the organisation is keen not to raise anticipation for a new store before plans are finalised.

"Therefore, it would not be appropriate for us to disclose further information at this stage”.

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