Jet2 has announced it is to hire 70 new apprentices this year with roles in engineering, IT, marketing and many more.
The Leeds-based company has announced its exciting expansion as part of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs until February 12. Jet2 already employs over 100 apprentices in engineering, IT, finance, marketing, operations and ground Operations, who are training for their qualifications ranging from Level 2 to Level 7 (Master’s Degree).
The company says it will make 70 new apprenticeship positions available this year. An additional 30 positions will be made available for "existing colleagues".
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Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We recognise how critical apprentices are to our ongoing success and growth, so are delighted to be announcing the recruitment of 70 apprentices in the coming year this National Apprenticeship Week. We also have a range of apprenticeship opportunities available to existing colleagues who are looking to develop their careers.
"The future of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays looks very bright, and we are looking ahead with real confidence. The success of our award-winning business is down to the hard work of our colleagues, and we want to continue recruiting and developing the greatest team in the industry.
"Our apprenticeship programme plays a key role in that, so we look forward to welcoming even more apprentices next year and fostering existing talent, to ensure we continue to be the best in the industry.”
If you want to apply for a job at Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, you can do so by clicking this link.
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