Magnet offers support to Homebase employees facing redundancy
From redundancy to leadership: Magnet’s career opportunities
Homebase, a prominent British DIY and garden retailer, entered administration on 13 November 2024, placing approximately 2,000 jobs at risk. The company faced significant financial challenges, including declining consumer spending and unresolved property tax issues amounting to £5 million. In a partial rescue, CDS Superstores, owner of The Range and Wilko, acquired 70 Homebase stores, the brand name and IP, securing around 1,600 jobs. However, the future of the remaining 49 stores and their employees remains uncertain.
In response to this development, Magnet Kitchens, part of the Nobia Group, has extended support to Homebase employees facing redundancy.
Magnet is actively recruiting for store manager positions across its nationwide stores, emphasising long-term career opportunities and internal advancement. The company reports that its store managers have an average tenure of nearly 10 years, with many progressing into leadership roles.
Paul Strong, Store Operations Director at Magnet, stated: “In these challenging times, we want to do what we can to support people whose jobs are at risk. At Magnet, we have lots of opportunities available for passionate and driven individuals, offering the chance to build a rewarding career with us. Many of our store managers have grown with us, moving into leadership roles thanks to the support and development we offer, starting with our industry-leading induction programme. If you’re looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.”
This initiative offers a vital opportunity for affected Homebase employees to transition into stable roles within a company committed to employee development.
Interested individuals are encouraged to explore available positions on Magnet’s careers page.
