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The announcement today that the company is set to launch in the town later this month was a slice of great news for the town's economy.

And the company has now revealed there will be up to 50 jobs for drivers and riders to deliver food from restaurants and grocery retailers across the town to customers.

With over 50,000 riders across the UK, the job is a great opportunity for people who have other commitments, such as existing work, or students who are looking for flexible work to fit around study.

Deliveroo will create up to 50 jobs in Burnley when it launches here later this month

The award-winning delivery service was founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski and it now works with over 115,000 best-loved restaurants and grocery partners from its London headquarters.

Deliveroo also has 2,000 employees in offices around the globe and it operates in nearly 800 towns and cities including Australia, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

Harrison Foster, Deliveroo’s UK regional director, said: “We’ve seen a huge demand for Deliveroo in Burnley and we’re excited to be launching next month. We’re really excited to be creating new work opportunities for local people.

“The team is looking for people with passion, drive and great customer service who are seeking the added benefit of flexible work, amongst other perks."

Anyone interested in applying for the jobs is asked to go to the Deliveroo website.

Update: Up to 50 jobs coming to Burnley as leading food delivery company launches in the town