BT has been chosen to establish its local government headquarters in the region, reports the South Sheilds Gazette. Over a ten year period up to 1,250 jobs will be created after South Tyneside Council chose BT to deliver services from the base at Harton Staithes in South Shields. BT has guaranteed 750 jobs in the first three years, with numbers peaking at over 1,250 over the ten year period.
There are two careers events in the North East in the next week. The first is at Washington Jobcentre Plus on Saturday (10am-noon). Various local agencies will be there offering vacancies in warehousing, forklift truck and production work. For details call 0191 451 3308 or 0191 382 4088.
The second event is at the Jobcentre Plus in Stoney Lane, Southwick, Sunderland, on Wednesday (10am-noon). Find out more by calling 0191 554 3552 or 0191 382 4088.
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan will create even more jobs at its Sunderland plant. They will release 800 more due to the continued success of the Qashqai
It is believed that they are also offering 100’s of their temporary employees permanent opportunities. This is excellent news for the temporary recruitment market and shows the benefit of temping when an organisation is doing particularly well.
