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Bristol Airport to host jobs fair

Bristol Airport is hosting its first Jobs Fair of the year later this month (Tuesday 20th February) as the Airport prepares for a busy Summer season, with over a hundred roles available.

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Bristol Airport is hosting its first Jobs Fair in 2024 following the success of last year’s events, with over 100 vacancies currently available. The Airport will be teaming up with other employers based across the site for an event on Tuesday 20th February, 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, which are ideal for students or those who just want a taster of working at the Airport.

There are over 50 employers operating out of Bristol Airport so there really is something for everyone! Represented on the day, amongst others, will be security provider – ICTS; travel catering specialist – SSP; duty free shopping operator – WDF, Escape and 1903 Lounges, Jet2, Europcar, Mego Employment Ltd and Border Force.  

Free parking will be available and subsidised travel on the Flyer buses from Weston-Super-Mare and Bristol City Centre.

Debbie Hartshorn, People Director, Bristol Airport said: "After a busy 2023, the teams at Bristol Airport are gearing up for our busiest ever Summer season. In preparation, we will be hosting a Jobs Fair this month to showcase a wide range of employers, shift patterns and interesting roles to suit people with different skills and experiences.

“This is an exciting time to be working at Bristol Airport as we will be flying to over 115 destinations in 2024. Our business partners, airlines, and Bristol Airport have been able to create new jobs, building up our position as the area’s largest private sector employer.

“Our teams need a good blend 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.”

The Jobs Fair will be held in Lulsgate House at Bristol Airport on Tuesday 20th February, between 11am and 1pm.

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

 

 

 

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