ADECCO, the world's largest recruiter, is looking for 80 call centre staff.

Full-time and part-time positions are available in customer service and sales roles.

Alice Bowles, of Adecco Middlesbrough, said: "There is a growing demand for call centre staff and as a result our specialist department has expanded. We are looking for people of all age groups and backgrounds who have a pleasant telephone manner and good customer service or sales skills.

"With various flexible work patterns, excellent training and competitive salaries, we believe these roles will appeal to a wide range of people."

Adecco is recruiting for a number of clients in the Teesside area, including npower and Churchill Insurance.

Both companies are looking for staff on a monthly basis in the Thornaby area. Opportunities are also available in Middlesbrough, Darlington and Hartlepool.

"These new jobs are just the tip of the iceberg," said Ms Bowles.

"Skilled staff are in real demand in the area and employers are offering great packages to get the right people. The call centre boom in the area looks set to continue."

Interested candidates can contact Adecco's recruitment hotline on (01642) 218759.