Manchester Airport has announced that it will be hosting a free jobs fair in Manchester next month. Attendees will have the chance to explore a wide range of career paths in the aviation sector, with opportunities available in everything from airport security to hospitality. Airport bosses say there will be more than 500 vacancies on offer at the jobs fair.
When and where will the Manchester Aiport job fair take place?
The free Manchester Airport jobs fair will take place at The Forum in Wythenshawe between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 3rd March. Entry to the event must be booked in advance here.
What job roles will be on offer?
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which owns and operates Manchester Airport as well as East Midlands and London Stansted Airports, is advertising a range of vacancies in areas like airport security, lounge hospitality and terminal operations. Other roles on offer with third-party employers based at the airport range from airline support and check‑in to airside operations, logistics and ground handling, retail, and special assistance services for passengers with restricted mobility.
Which employers will be at the Manchester Airport job fair?
The event will link jobseekers with more than 20 leading employers operating at the airport in areas including retail, hospitality, aviation services, customer service and logistics.
Employers who will be represented at the fair include;
- Airlines and travel companies, including Jet2.com and Jet2holidays
- Retailers and franchise operators, including Boots, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, WHSmith, Pasta Evangelists, Monsoon, HMSHost SSP and World Duty Free
- Airport service providers, including PrimeFlight, 36T HUB, Mitie, Swissport and ABM
Free pre-employment support programmes
The Airport Academy, which is run in partnership by Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group, will be in attendance promoting its free pre-employment support programmes. These include fully accredited training schemes for those who are on Jobseekers’ Allowance and require additional support before applying for jobs.
Benefits of working at MAG
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, plus many more. You can find out more here.
The airport directly employs more than 3,400 people and indirectly supports almost 20,000 jobs
Tina Edwards, People Director, Manchester Airport, said: “We’re proud to serve the North – not just by flying people to the places they want to travel to, but by helping local people find their way into rewarding and fulfilling careers.
“The airport directly employs more than 3,400 people and indirectly supports almost 20,000 jobs, so we’re a major contributor to the local economy and our ambitious growth plans mean we’re always looking for more talented people to join our teams. The same is true of our fantastic partners who are represented at this jobs fair.
“It’s an exciting time to be embarking on a career at Manchester Airport as our £1.3bn, decade-long expansion programme wraps up this year, giving us the platform to realise our potential as a truly global hub.”