East Midlands Airport is gearing up to host its first in-person jobs fair since the start of the pandemic.
That Castle Donington airport recently revealed it had 150 posts to fill as it prepared for passenger numbers to pick up again as travel restrictions relax.
Other big employers on the site including DHL Express, aviation services specialists Swissport and cargo handling agent HAE also have a high number of posts to fill.
The jobs fair will take place between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, February 26 in the check-in hall, and anyone interested can register through the Eventbrite website, which also ensures they can have free parking.
A 2021 event had to be cancelled due to the pandemic and, instead, the airport has been running virtual events as part of its recruitment drive.
This jobs fair will allow people to meet employers in person to find out more about the roles available, ranging from front line operational jobs to hospitality and security.
The airport and its partner expect 2022 to be a busy year, with around 80 per cent of pre-Covid passenger travel.
The travel sector was one of the hardest hit during the pandemic during which international travel was brought to a standstill.
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Other employers attending the jobs fair include The Restaurant Group, which operates Frankie and Benny’s in the airport’s departure lounge, HMSHost which runs food outlets within the airport, World Duty Free, WHSmith/InMotion, Boots and Aviation Recruitment Network.
Members of the airport’s academy – is a dedicated employment and skills facility for adults – will also be on hand.
It works alongside Stephenson College, Coalville to help unemployed people back into work and provides free training to existing employees.
Dave Gale, East Midlands Airport’s academy co-ordinator, said: “There is no substitute for job seekers meeting with employers in person.
“There are currently many vacancies across the whole of the business whether it’s working in thick of the operation out on the airfield, supporting customers through security or preparing and serving food and drink.
“We’re appealing to jobseekers whether they are people in work and looking for a change, or those out of work hoping to kick-start their career this year.”
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