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Bristol Airport hosts Jobs Fair

Bristol Airport will be hosting a Jobs Fair next month to highlight the range of current job opportunities on offer.

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The Airport will be teaming up with other employers based across the site for an event on Thursday 3rd March, giving prospective candidates the chance to find out more about the variety of permanent roles available including customer service, hospitality, retail, airline handling and security.

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The Jobs Fair will also provide an insight into seasonal roles, ideal for students or those who just want a taster of working at the Airport, with over 400 positions being created in the lead up to the summer peak season which starts at the end of March. Just some of the employers on site represented will be security provider – ICTS; travel catering specialist – SSP; and duty free shopping operator - WDF. Other companies present will include Swissport, DHL, Jet2, Mitie, Superdrug, InMotion, Monsoon, Hilton, Europcar, Claires Accessories, and special assistance company, OCS.

Debbie Hartshorn, People Director, Bristol Airport said: "As travel restrictions ease, we are now able to see the road to recovery for the aviation industry. With a very busy summer season ahead of us, we will be hosting our first face-to-face jobs fair since the pandemic showcasing a wide range of employers and hundreds of interesting roles to suit people with different skills and experiences.”

“No two days working at an airport are the same, and our teams need a good mix of those starting out in their working career and those with more life experience. If you enjoy working as part of a team, are self-motivated and take pride in a job well done, then we could have the perfect opportunity for you. Working at Bristol Airport offers endless possibilities, and you will have a brilliant team behind you who will support you on your journey.”

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The Jobs Fair will be held in Lulsgate House at Bristol Airport on Thursday 3rd March, between 12pm and 3pm.

To register your interest and book your free travel to the event go to:
www.bristolairport.co.uk/about-us/careers/recruitment-event
 

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