Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has extended an offer of a guaranteed job interview for employees of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, the planned closure of which was announced on 26th September.
All staff affected by the upcoming closure of the South Yorkshire airport will be able to receive a guaranteed interview for vacancies at any MAG site – East Midlands, Manchester and London Stansted airports. The group recently held a jobs fair in Wythenshawe, showcasing over 650 vacancies at Manchester Airport, with further fairs set to take place to meet recruitment needs of its other sites.
A Manchester Airports Group (MAG) spokesperson said:
“Following the sad news of the planned closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), Manchester Airports Group (MAG), will offer all affected staff a guaranteed interview for vacancies across its three airports – East Midlands, London Stansted and Manchester.
“East Midlands Airport will be participating in a jobs fair tomorrow, Tuesday 27th September at The Chatsworth Arts Centre in Long Eaton, and London Stansted Airport will host a jobs fair on Tuesday 4th October at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Stansted Airport.
“All affected staff from DSA are invited to attend, to learn more about available opportunities and the recruitment process.
“For anyone unable to attend the upcoming events, or for more information about available roles across the Group, affected staff should visit MAG’s careers website, linked here.”
Owner, Peel Airports, announced that Doncaster Sheffield Airport would wind down from 31st October 2022, citing a lack of financial viability. The closure of the airport comes despite an offer of short-term support from local government to keep the site open.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport employs over 800 people, and serves popular European destinations from airlines including TUI and Wizz Air.
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