A BARGAIN store is set to open in Chard this summer.

Home Bargains have recently started advertising for jobs such as store supervisors, assistants and cleaner on the new Chard site.

A spokesperson from Home Bargains said they are "delighted" to announce the new store opening.

“Our Chard is due to open in early summer," the said.

"As such, we will soon be recruiting for store supervisors, store assistants and store cleaners, and would encourage those interested to keep an eye on our careers website (jobs.homebargains.co.uk) for roles being advertised.”

We do not yet have confirmation of where the new store will be, but according to the jobs advertised, the new store is set to open on Boden Street.

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer, who has plans to increase to 900 stores around the UK.

They open a 50 new stores a year.