Surge in demand for new staff

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in demand for workers in some sectors across Mid Ulster.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Mar 2020, 12:23 BST
Updated 25th Mar 2020, 12:41 BST
Embargoed to 0001 Tuesday April 8 File photo dated 17/08/11 of a woman looking into the window of a job centre as job vacancies have continued to increase but a shortage of candidates is emerging, suggesting a "core group" of long-term unemployed unable to find work, according to a new report. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday April 8, 2014. Demand for staff increased last month in private firms as well as the public sector, said the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. Their survey of 400 recruitment consultancies found that the availability of permanent and temporary staff fell at the sharpest rate for a decade. See PA story INDUSTRY Vacancies. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA WireEmbargoed to 0001 Tuesday April 8 File photo dated 17/08/11 of a woman looking into the window of a job centre as job vacancies have continued to increase but a shortage of candidates is emerging, suggesting a "core group" of long-term unemployed unable to find work, according to a new report. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday April 8, 2014. Demand for staff increased last month in private firms as well as the public sector, said the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. Their survey of 400 recruitment consultancies found that the availability of permanent and temporary staff fell at the sharpest rate for a decade. See PA story INDUSTRY Vacancies. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire
Embargoed to 0001 Tuesday April 8 File photo dated 17/08/11 of a woman looking into the window of a job centre as job vacancies have continued to increase but a shortage of candidates is emerging, suggesting a "core group" of long-term unemployed unable to find work, according to a new report. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday April 8, 2014. Demand for staff increased last month in private firms as well as the public sector, said the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. Their survey of 400 recruitment consultancies found that the availability of permanent and temporary staff fell at the sharpest rate for a decade. See PA story INDUSTRY Vacancies. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

While Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on a huge range of employers with thousands of jobs losses reported, other sectors such supermarkets are hiring additional staff.

Pork processors, Karro Food Limited is seeking hundreds of new staff on permanent and temporary contracts to meet the increased demand for food from supermarkets, including over 100 vacancies at its Cookstown factory.

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The company is looking for people to join them in a whole range of factory based roles.

Steve Ellis, CEO at Karro said: “Following the government’s advice to avoid unnecessary social contact due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the demand for in home food has risen sharply.

“We are proud to do our bit to keep food on the nation’s table and are looking for more people to come and help support our efforts.”

There is an immediate need to recruit people into the business at Cookstown.

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These are uncertain times for many, especially in the hospitality industry, as pubs, restaurants and hotels close.

Applicants from the hospitality sector could be particularly suitable due to familiarity with food hygiene and safety regulations.

However, Karro will also provide training to those who have no experience. Email [email protected] for more details.

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