A TRAINING and recruitment company is opening a new office as part of its quest to double in size within the next year.

Premium People Recruitment Group and its sister company Premium People Development, based in Peterlee, County Durham, is expanding into a base in Stanley, creating five jobs.

Two months ago the company, which specialises in recruitment for the industrial, commercial and contact centre sectors, doubled its workspace to incorporate a training centre.

The company now has 16 employees, and more jobs are planned with the opening of its Tees Valley office in January , followed by a Newcastle office in April. Turnover is expected to more than double through the expansion.

Founder Paul Boyes said: "We are looking to expand our activities in commercial and technical sales over the next six months and grow professional services in the coming year.