MP hosts West Lancashire job fair featuring opportunities at Muller, Victorian Plumbing & Edge Hill University
A job fair for residents of West Lancashire is taking place this month, hosted by the area’s MP.
The event, being held on Friday, January 23 at Skelmersdale Ecumenical Centre, is a partnership between Ashley Dalton and the Department for Work and Pensions, and runs from 9am to 12pm.
It will feature stalls for local businesses to showcase their organisation and available roles, providing a unique chance for jobseekers to connect directly with employers. Organisations confirmed to attend include Essity, Müller, Victorian Plumbing and Edge Hill University.
The announcement follows the Labour government’s series of policies to grow the economy under their Plan to Make Work Pay, including guaranteed six month paid work placements for eligible 18-21 year olds and increased National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. The Employment Rights Act, which came into law last month, has strengthened workers’ rights by measures including ending exploitative zero hour contracts and ending ‘fire and rehire’ practices.
West Lancashire MP Ashley Dalton MP said: “I’m really excited about my upcoming jobs fair. There is so much innovation right here in West Lancashire. I meet with lots of local organisations who all tell me about the fantastic roles they have on offer and I hear from residents who are searching for their next opportunity.
“This jobs fair is about joining up those dots - helping jobseekers get directly in front of hiring organisations, and enabling local businesses to find their future workforce.
“I’m so proud to work in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions on this as it really highlights the priorities of this Labour government: supporting local businesses to hire and supporting jobseekers into work.”
Interested jobseekers can reserve a slot by emailing their name and contact details to [email protected].