North Lincolnshire Council

The region’s biggest jobs fair takes place tomorrow, with hundreds of opportunities for everyone who wants to change their future for the better.

Some of the region’s leading employers – including McDonalds, Humberside Police, Ongo, Tayto, Kcom, 2 Sisters, Cooplands and British Steel – will be at the Baths Hall, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, on Wednesday, 21 September 2022, from 12.30pm to 4pm.

They will be joined by dozens of other employers from the retail, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, public sector and health and social care sectors, including Wren Kitchens, Cat Tech, Options Autism, Army Reserves, HICA Group, RSecurity, DEM Manufacturing, International Automotive Components Group – and many more.

Organised by North Lincolnshire Council in partnership with the Jobcentre and the Department for Work and Pensions, this is the latest in a recent series of these popular events, which have proved highly successful in matching local employers with hundreds of local people eager to take on new roles.

Anyone looking for an exciting new opportunity, or for the next step in their career, is urged to take advantage of the current jobs market, with companies looking for committed workers determined to improve outcomes for themselves and their families.

Jobhunters are encouraged to bring their CVs and be prepared to take part in on-the-spot interviews – you could walk out with a better future.

Advice will also be available on barriers to employment, including childcare, transport and mental health and visitors will be able to apply for many roles on the day.

Leader of North Lincolnshire Council Rob Waltham said: “The kind of North Lincolnshire we want to build relies on high-quality sustainable jobs and a well-trained, motivated workforce. The Jobs Expo helps us go a long way towards achieving this.

“The marketplace is very competitive right now and we are seeing employers competing hard to attract the right kind of employees, so there has never been a better time for people to take a step up.”

A raft of measures to limit energy bills for homes and businesses for up to two years has been welcomed by the leader of North Lincolnshire Council.

The country’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss announced plans which will see families in North Lincolnshire save an anticipated £1,000 on their energy bills.

The Energy Price Guarantee will supersede the previously announced Ofgem price gap which would have seen energy costs increased by more than 80 per cent on 1 October.

The move is in addition to the £400 support already announced, and the Council Tax Energy Rebate previously paid out.

Cllr Rob Waltham said: “The rising cost of energy has been a matter of great concern for many residents across North Lincolnshire, particularly pensioners and other people on fixed incomes.

“These proposals will offer a great deal of comfort, and warmth, to thousands of families here in North Lincolnshire.”

The proposals – which will be ratified through emergency legislation – also included support for park home residents, schools and colleges.

Businesses will also have their energy costs capped for at least six months.

Cllr Waltham said: “Many business will now be given a reprieve, they are the lifeblood of our economy and our communities and now this support will help them through the coming months. This announcement will protect jobs here in North Lincolnshire.”

While the immediate support announced is expected to reduce the cost of energy, Cllr Waltham urged people to continue to try and reduce their energy consumption.

​He said: “While this immediate support will make a huge difference to bills, we should continue to make every effort to be more efficient in our use of energy.

“There are a great many things which can be done by homeowners to reduce their consumption.”

For information, visit the financial support, advice and guidance page on our website.