Over 650 roles on offer at Manchester Airport jobs fair

A jobs fair to showcase over 650 live vacancies at Manchester Airport will take place at the Forum Centre in Wythenshawe on Thursday 22nd September.

As well as roles with the airport, retailers and food and drink outlets at the Northern hub will also be showcasing their jobs.

The jobs fair is being organised by the Manchester Airport Academy and is in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions and Manchester City Council.

Jobs include customer services, security staff, hospitality and car parking. In addition to the operational roles, there are also almost 100 jobs available at Manchester Airport in IT, finance, energy, assets, commercial and engineering.

Other companies taking part and attending the fair include Dnata Catering, HMS Host, DHL, Menzies Aviation and Interstate Hotels to name a few. Plus, retail partners will also be on hand to showcase roles available at outlets including Wagamama, Spar, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, JD Sports, WHSmith, Boots and KFC.

Attendees at the jobs fair will get the chance to engage directly with employers, putting any questions they may have to those who are recruiting and will also learn more about what employers are looking for from applicants, boosting their chances of securing employment at the airport.

The event will take place between 10am-1pm on the 22^nd and attendees can find out more online at the airport’s recruitment web pages, or book a place online here.

Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at Manchester Airport, said:

“After a busy summer where we have flown more than 2.7 million people off on their holidays, it is great to now be focusing on the months ahead with this jobs fair.

“We’re committed to ensuring that our neighbouring communities share in the benefits of having a major international airport nearby, so it is particularly pleasing to host this jobs fair on our doorstep in Wythenshawe.

“There are a wide range of roles available, both with Manchester Airport and its partners, and I very much look forward to welcoming all successful candidates when they start their career journey here.”

Mike Kane, MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, said:

“It’s great that Manchester Airport and its partners are holding another jobs fair here in Wythenshawe. There are more than 650 different roles available – it’s great to have these opportunities for residents here in Wythenshawe and Sale East on our doorstep.

“Aviation is an exciting sector to work in and I’m pleased that my constituents will be part of the team supporting the airport in its recovery after the pandemic. These events are always great, and I’d encourage as many people as possible to attend”