Hundreds of people descended on Liverpool John Lennon Airport today in the hopes of finding jobs.
Long queues formed inside the airport terminal on Tuesday as more than 750 job seekers turned out to register their interest in a recruitment day.
More than 200 vacancies are available at the airport as part of a huge employment drive ahead of the summer season.
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The roles available include security officers, baggage handling, passenger assistance for people with disabilities, catering and front of house roles, bar work and retail work.
Companies including handling agent Swissport, aviation security company Wilson James and catering company SSP are all looking for employees before the end of March.
Other companies recruiting are passenger assistance company ABM and retailers such as Boots and Dufry.
The recruitment day was hailed a "tremendous success" by the airport who expect passenger numbers to increase this summer as the remaining coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
Carol Dutton, LJLA’s HR and Community Director, said: “Today’s Recruitment Day has been a tremendous success and we have been absolutely delighted to see over 750 people take the time to attend and find out about over 200 jobs currently available.
"We have seen a mix of people from various age demographics and backgrounds come along and the calibre of potential applicants has been really high too so I’m sure that each of the employers recruiting here today will be able to fill the positions available with some great new recruits.
"We expect to be busier this summer than the previous two as we continue our recovery from the pandemic and restrictions are lifted.
"These new staff will become a key part of the airport community, helping to give our passengers the best possible experience as they pass through the airport, with a diverse range of job opportunities currently available including aviation security officers, handling agent passenger services roles, baggage handling, passenger assistance for people with disabilities, catering and related front of house roles, bar work and retail work.
"Anyone not able to attend today but who are keen to explore the opportunities still available here can go to our Recruitment Day webpage www.liverpoolairport.com/recruitment-day for details regarding the positions available.”
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