Story Homes embarks on recruitment drive to double North West output

Story Homes has welcomed a raft of new employees and expects to create dozens more jobs this year as it looks to expand its operations in the North West.

Having added nine new faces to its office in Chorley, the housebuilding firm is preparing to hire nearly 50 full-time members of staff over the coming months.

In total, Story Homes is creating over 250 construction jobs in the North West, with a further 200 jobs for subcontractors and key trades expected.

The company’s managing director for the North West, Sue Warwick, said: “We are currently in the process of expanding our operations across the North West, particularly in Lancashire, and in coming months Manchester and Cheshire.

“We have already acquired and started work at sites across in Central Lancashire, Fylde, South Lakes, Ribble Valley, Lancaster and the Wyre.”

She added: “The jobs created at Chorley have come as part of Story Homes’ expansion into new territory, with more jobs to follow in coming months.”

Over the 2015-16 year, Story Homes delivered more than 565 properties. Now, the company is planning to increase its output to 1,000 or more by 2018/2019.

Story Homes’ new head of technical, Neil Arkwright, commented: “I am very excited to have joined the business at this crucial point in its expansion in the North West.

“The business is in a strong position with exciting and well managed plans mapped out for the future. Clearly designing sites where people will be proud to live is crucial to the ongoing success of the business.”

He continued: “I’m looking forward to helping build on the successes of the company, and making Story Homes as well known and loved in the North West as it is in Cumbria.”

In addition to its base at Ackhurst Business Park in Chorley, Story Homes also operates from offices in Carlisle and Newcastle.