'Green' firms on the lookout for workers at jobs fair
People are being invited to explore career opportunities in North Tyneside’s expanding green, offshore and engineering sectors at a dedicated jobs event.
Jobs on the Tyne will take place at Wallsend Library on June 5 - bringing together a range of leading employers operating along the River Tyne - which is rapidly establishing itself as a centre for offshore, engineering and green technology industries.
Karen Clark, Elected Mayor of North Tyneside, highlighted the importance of the sector in supporting local growth and opportunity.
She said: “I’m really excited about the opportunities green jobs are bringing to our borough. It’s creating good jobs, stronger communities, and better lives for local families.
“The River Tyne is becoming a hub for offshore, engineering, and green technology and it is growing quickly.”
She added: “At the Jobs on the Tyne event people will have the opportunity to meet employers who are offering a range of jobs, training opportunities and career pathways in one of the most dynamic and fast-developing sectors on the River Tyne.
“I would encourage anyone interested to attend and find out more about the opportunities available.”
The event will give attendees the opportunity to speak directly with employers, learn about current vacancies, and explore training and entry routes into the industry.
Employers attending include offshore wind and steel fabrication firm Smulders; welding, engineering and manufacturing specialists WD Close; major employer Shepherd Offshore; Green Tec Recruitment; renewable energy specialists Kinewell and subsea engineering and offshore services company, Walker Subsea.
The event is open to anyone seeking employment, training opportunities or a career change, particularly within the North East’s growing green and offshore industries.