With only 68 shopping days before Christmas, Jobcentre Plus is gearing up to help local employers fill seasonal vacancies in Telford by hosting Christmas Jobsfairs on 2nd and 3rd November from 9am to 5:30pm at Dean Square in Telford (outside Primark).

Vacancies have been received from a large number of town centre employers, ensuring more than 150 full and part time jobs will be offer, including retail assistants and catering staff. Most jobs are temporary, though some positions may become permanent in the New Year.

Sarah Manford, business service manager for Telford Jobcentre Plus, said:

"This is a unique opportunity for jobseekers to discuss the jobs on offer and complete application forms immediately. This helps speed up the recruitment process, allowing employers to find the right people for their vacancies and ensuring jobseekers are placed into the most suitable jobs in the shortest possible time.

"I'm really delighted with the response of employers, enabling us to bring over 150 jobs to a single convenient location for local people."

Specialist Jobcentre Plus advisers will also be available to talk to jobseekers about a range of extra help, including support for people aged 50 plus, lone parents wanting to return to work and people with disabilities. They can also give information on the range of financial help that may be available when starting work.

Anyone who cannot attend the event or would like more information should contact Telford Jobcentre Plus on 01952 652800.

Alternatively, jobseekers can call Jobseeker Direct on local rate telephone number 0845 6060234 to access thousands of jobs on offer locally, nationally and internationally. The textphone number for people who are hearing or speech impaired is 0845 6055255. Lines are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.