Jobs Fair - 2 October

The Department for Work and Pensions working with South Derbyshire District Council and other local partners are holding a Jobs Fair on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 between 9.30am - 12 noon in the Main Hall at Green Bank Leisure Centre (Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD).

The event is free of charge and open to all to drop in and find out what is on offer.

The event will offer training opportunities, access to support agencies and job vacancies from a range of employers.

Several hundred full and part time vacancies will be on offer, with roles including administration, education, sales, customer service, hospitality, security, care, catering, cleaning, driving, production and warehouse operatives.

Employers looking for staff include Derbyshire Constabulary, East Midlands Airport, Diamond Bus, Army Reserves, Lidl, Prestige Nursing Care, Keystone Group, South Derbyshire District Council and Essential Recruitment.

South Derbyshire Business Advice Service will be providing advice for anyone thinking of becoming self-employed. The Service can also help anyone starting out in business to apply for any grants or loans that they are eligible for.

A free service known as Beyond Barriers South Derbyshire will be on offer. This helps people between the ages of 18 and 64 to gain new skills, build up confidence, make connections in the local community and improve their chances of finding a job.

‘Jumpstart’ provides free short training courses to help people back into work or further training. The courses available include hospitality & catering, logistics, business & retail, cleaning, and health & care.

A previous jobs fair in Swadlincote attracted over 300 people looking for work, with excellent feedback from jobseekers and employers alike. Over 100 jobseekers completed a job application on the day, 96 jobseekers left the event with an interview offer - and 28 received job offers before leaving.

There is no charge for businesses and organisations wishing to exhibit - contact Amanda Beard on 07765 097907 for further information.

27 August 2024