Construction industry to hold job fair in Barking

The event is taking place at the Barking Learning Centre (Credit: Google)

People who are interested in working in the construction industry are being invited to a job fair in Barking.

Residents will be able to speak to a range of employers and will have the opportunity to apply for jobs within the borough. 

There is going to be a job brokerage service, a construction desk from the Barking and Dagenham Job Shop and a CV service. 

Several employers are expected to attend including McLaren, Jerram Falkus, BDTP, Mullaly, JBT Apprenticeships, Be First and Jobcentre Plus will all 

The event is taking place at the Barking Learning Centre in Barking Town Square from 10.30am to 1pm on Wednesday, 16 March. 

Councillor Sade Bright will be attending the fair and is encouraging people to pop in and find out more. 

She said: “We are working with our partners in the construction industry to not only grow the borough, but to provide opportunities for all of our residents to develop skills and careers in construction.

“Whether you are looking for an apprenticeship, have skills in the building trade or want to find out about training opportunities available, please join us on the day.”

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