Around 20 employers will be on hand to speak to people looking for work at a jobs fair in Lichfield next week.
Lichfield District Jobs Fair takes place at Lichfield Guildhall, on Bore Street, between 10am and 12pm on Tuesday, 19 March.
Confirmed employers are Forvia, Balfour Beatty Vinci, Lichfield Jobcentre, Green Square Accord, Home Instead, Zest Education, Staffordshire Police, Epwin Group, Webb Hotel Group of which The George Hotel is part of, Staffordshire County Council, Quality Transport Training, Hollyfield Personnel and EMBS Engineering.
Also Compass Group, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust, Chilled Pubs, Busy Bees Nurseries, Tesco Distribution Centre and Spotless Cleaning.
The event has been organised by Lichfield District Council and Lichfield Jobcentre.
Councillor Janice Silvester-Hall, the council’s Cabinet Member for High Streets and Visitor Economy, said: “I would encourage anyone in the area who is looking for employment to come along to the jobs fair next week.
“Representatives from numerous local employers will be there to offer advice and information about current vacancies.
“The event is a great way of bringing employers and prospective employees together so, if you are job hunting, don’t miss it.”
Elaine Jones and Jo Rowley, Employer Advisors at Lichfield Jobcentre, said: “The jobs fair delivered in partnership with Lichfield District Council at the Guildhall last October saw over 350 people attend with some 450 vacancies on offer.
“Following on from this success we are delighted to welcome a wide selection of local employers from different sectors who are recruiting to the Guildhall this March.
“There should be something for everyone with local vacancies and support organisations and Jobcentre staff will be on hand to support and advise.”
The event is free and people can turn up on the day without the need to register a place.
