Bristol Airport is holding a recruitment day today as it tries to fill some 150 vacancies left after it struggled to recruit to fill the gaps left by Covid and Brexit.
The jobs fair takes place today - Thursday, June 9 - from 11am until 2pm at the airport's head office at Lulsgate House.
Airport bosses said they had jobs going for anyone and everyone 'no matter what your skills and experience'.
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Bristol Airport - like airports across the UK - have struggled to cope with the return of large numbers of people flying off on holiday in 2022 with the relaxation of Covid pandemic travel rules, and the airport, baggage handling companies and airlines have struggled to hire people to fill the jobs that were lost in 2020 when lockdown first hit.
That has led to huge queues at check-in desks, baggage drop sites and security in the airport, with queues out of the door of the terminal becoming a common sight. There have also been problems and delays getting passengers and baggage off planes that have arrived, with regular complaints about delays of hours from passengers who have already landed. Airlines themselves have struggled to fulfill all the flights they have schedules - especially easyJet - with cancellations a daily norm now.
Now though, the airport is stepping up its efforts to fill the gaps and end the queues. The jobs fair is taking place to fill a variety of roles, the airport said. "The aviation industry supports a huge variety of careers including, customer facing positions, operational roles, passenger assistance jobs and retail and catering opportunities," a spokesperson said. "This is an exciting time to join the Bristol Airport team and to work within an exciting and dynamic industry, and we’d love you to join us."
"If you’re looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. With over 150 permanent and seasonal roles on offer – there’s something for everyone, no matter what your skills and experience," she added. "Come along the Bristol Airport Recruitment Fair on Thursday 9th June to find out more."
Anyone taking part needs to register in advance - check out the airport's website for more information.
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