More than 300 roles in aviation available at Manchester Airport jobs fair
Jobseekers will get the chance to explore a wide range of career opportunities across the aviation sector at a Manchester Airport jobs fair, with recruiters looking to fill around 300 vacancies.
The free event at The Forum, Wythenshawe, on Wednesday 4 November will connect jobseekers with employers operating across Manchester Airport. Free tickets are now available at www.manchesterairport.co.uk/jobs-fair/, with booking in advance highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which owns and operates Manchester Airport as well as East Midlands and London Stansted Airports, will be advertising vacancies including airport security, hospitality and terminal operations roles.
Other positions available with airport-based employers range from ground handling and passenger assistance to retail, catering, construction, recruitment, logistics and aviation support services.
Employers represented at the fair will include:
Accessorize
Bethell Construction Limited
DHL
dnata Catering & Retail UK
First Call Aviation
HMSHost by Avolta
JD Wetherspoon
Lagardère Travel Retail
Manchester Adult Education Service
MAG
MAN Fire Service
Mitie Limited
Morson Group
National Careers Service
Premier Jet Support
Pret A Manger
Smart Works
Swissport
Unifi Aviation
As one of the region’s largest employers, we’re proud to work alongside our partners to create opportunities for local people – and the aviation industry is a particularly exciting one to work in.
“This jobs fair is a fantastic chance for jobseekers to meet employers face-to-face, learn more about the wide variety of roles available at the airport and take the next step in developing their careers. With around 300 vacancies at the moment, there are opportunities for people with a wide range of skills and experience.
“We want Manchester Airport to be one of the best places in the world to travel from, and if you’ve got the passion and drive to help us make that happen, we’d love to see you at this event.”
Tina Edwards – People Director, Manchester Airport
The Airport Academy, which is run in partnership by Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), will also be in attendance promoting its free pre-employment support programmes. These include fully accredited training schemes for people seeking support before applying for airport roles.
The jobs fair will take place between 10am and 2pm, with attendees encouraged to bring copies of their CV and be prepared to speak directly with recruiting employers.
Jobseekers securing roles with MAG can take advantage of a wide range of benefits. These include discounts on public transport when travelling to work, free on-site car parking whilst working and when going on holiday, an excellent pension scheme, training programmes, retail discounts and many more benefits. More information is available at www.manchesterairport.co.uk/recruitment.