More than 1,000 jobs up for grabs as Glasgow Airport hosts jobs fair

More than 1,000 vacancies are up for grabs as Glasgow Airport hosts its annual jobs fair.

The event sees employers located at the airport meet with prospective employees. The Airport says 35 employers will be represented at the event on Friday, January 17.

Almost 2,000 attended the 2024 jobs fair. The event will be held at The Holiday Inn at Glasgow Airport from 10am to 6pm.

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Jobs on offer include security, retail, facilities management, catering, ground handling and transportation. Airlines including Loganair and Jet2 will be looking for new recruits.

Airport fire service provider FALCK, ground handlers Swissport and Menzies, security specialists ICTS and catering specialists Select Service Partners will also be represented. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employment opportunities will be on offer.

Bus operator McGill's will be recruiting a "large number" of trainees and drivers, according to Glasgow Airport. Barrhead Travel and Hays Travel will also be in attendance offering a range of opportunities.

In a first this year, jobseekers with sensory issues can visit the event during the planned quiet hour between 4pm and 5pm. Mark Beveridge, Managing Director of Glasgow Airport, said: “We look forward to welcoming passengers to Glasgow Airport in 2025.

“To ensure that the airport community is sufficiently resourced to meet our passenger’s needs over the peak periods, such as the spring and summer school holidays. Our jobs fair plays a key role in allowing the many organisations that play a vital part in supporting the airport, to have the opportunity to meet, connect and hire staff to support the demands of a busy operation.

“Glasgow Airport is a fantastic place to work with a wide range of roles for many different skill sets. Anyone interest in a career in aviation, retail, customer service or security I would encourage to head along to the jobs fair next week to see what opportunities are available.”

Representatives from Invest in Renfrewshire and Jobcentre Plus staff will also be present to offer support and advice, while translators will also be on hand to support Polish, Romanian and Ukrainian jobseekers. Attendees are advised to bring an up-to-date CV and valid ID such as a passport or driving license to the event.

Given the security requirements involved in working at an airport, many of the roles on offer will require a full five-year checkable history. Several organisations will also be interviewing on the day.

Free parking in the Terminal’s Multi-Storey car park will be available on the day only to those who register in advance to attend the job fair and will be validated on departure. The First Bus 500 express service between Glasgow City Centre and the airport will also be free to use for those attending and have pre-registered for the event.

Invest in Renfrewshire will operate a shuttle bus service between 30 Causeyside Street, Paisley, to the airport’s jobs fair. To register to use this shuttle service email invest@renfrewshire.gov.uk, or call free on 0300 300 1180. To register your interest in the Glasgow Airport Jobs Fair email jobsfair@glasgowairport.com.

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