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THE full horror of the coronavirus jobs carnage will be revealed by employment figures later this week.
But data from the Office for National Statistics shows that 600,000 workers were forced on to unemployment benefits by the end of May.
Experts are predicting the jobless total could hit three million — a level not seen since the 1980s. Firms including Boots, John Lewis and Rolls-Royce have all announced plans to axe thousands of staff.
But while the jobs market is undeniably tough, there IS still hope.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged to put “jobs, jobs, jobs” at the heart of his economic recovery — and today The Sun promises that we’ll bring “jobs, jobs, jobs” to YOU. We will regularly showcase tens of thousands of new jobs from firms around the UK, starting with more than 20,000 on this Sunemployment special today.
One jobs boom is in DIY
We will be by your side with careers advice and expert help on how to get hired. And make sure you read our regular Friday column for the pick of the latest vacancies.
Many firms ARE still recruiting and a new report from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) reveals total job postings in the UK rose to 990,000 in June. Glaziers, bricklayers, roofers, school support staff, barbers and hairdressers are among those who are in high demand.
One of the biggest job booms is in DIY. Sixty per cent of people used lockdown to decorate homes, with DIY retailers hiring thousands of staff.
Neil Carberry, REC chief executive, says: “The market for new jobs in these sectors is starting to improve our recovery can only pick up pace as consumer and business confidence returns.”
So here’s some ideas for jobs to get you back on track . . .
David builds his future
DAVID Penney, pictured, swapped a job as a joiner to work the other side of the counter serving tradespeople. He is now deputy manager at the Selco Builders Warehouse in Baguley, Gtr Manchester.
David, 37, of Timperley, Cheshire, said: “The builders’ merchant industry is a fantastic one to be involved in. If you work hard, there is a chance to build a career in an enjoyable working environment. As well as looking after our customers, I manage a team of 50 colleagues.
“A major positive of working for Selco is that everybody is encouraged to progress their career and reach their potential. I was given the opportunity to complete the Institute of Leadership & Management qualification.
“Whoever you are and whatever your background, if you have the right attitude and are willing to work hard, there will always be opportunities to progress at Selco.”
Logistics: 6,000+ jobs
AS more of us shop from home, the number of delivery jobs is being driven up all the time – and efficient, dilligent staff are at a premium.
Delivery giant DPD is taking on 6,000 new workers to cope with demand from online retailers.
The vacancies include delivery and HGV drivers, warehouse staff, management positions and support crew including mechanics.
CEO Dwain McDonald said: “We are experiencing the biggest boom in online retailing in the UK’s history and we are making this unprecedented investment in our people to ensure we can continue to meet the high levels of demand for our services.”
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XPO Logistics has 108 jobs across the UK, including for drivers, technicians and warehouse managers. Apply at .
Food: 4,000+ jobs
HERE is a tasty opportunity if you are hungry for work. The Addo Food Group has 65 vacancies, including for production operatives, at its Palethorpes bakery in Market Drayton, Shrops.
There are also plenty of openings, including for hygiene group leaders and engineer technicians, at other Addo locations round the UK.
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Discount supermarket Aldi has 4,000 jobs on offer in head office positions, warehouse and transport roles and store vacancies.
HR director Kelly Stokes said: “Aldi is still recruiting and we have lots of opportunities available.”
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Marches Bottling & Packaging needs five new starters as production operatives and managers. Email [email protected] by July 24.
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HOTEL chain Travelodge has 12 roles including reception and housekeeping teams. Visit .
Care: 7,000+ jobs
HOME care provider Caremark has 3,000 vacancies. See .
Home Instead Senior Care also gives home care and needs 4,000 carers and managers. See .
Bluebird Care needs 400 care assistants and managers. See .
CRG Medical Services has 25 jobs for nurses and mental-health nurses in prisons, custody healthcare staff and paramedics. NMC/HCPC registration then three years’ experience required. See .
Sunrise Senior Living is looking to hire carers, chefs and cleaners. See jobtrain.co.uk/sunrise-gracewell-careers/default.aspx.
Gracewell needs carers, nurses, activity co-ordinators, and housekeeping and laundry staff. See .
Affinity Trust needs support workers for people with learning disabilities and autism – 160 vacancies UK-wide. See .
Facilities: 860 jobs
COVERING support services such as cleaning and security, for all and sundry companies, facilities firms have never been busier than at the moment.
As firms look to hire extra cleaners and queue managers to make sure they are protecting against the spread of Covid-19, the facilities providers are the people they turn to.
One of these, Mitie, has 850 positions to fill. Vacancies it is looking to fill range from ones for cleaners and security staff, to engineers and electricians. See .
The Helping Hands Group has ten jobs for cleaning supervisors and drivers. The company’s owner, Suzanne Waring, says: “This is the perfect opportunity for someone to join a committed team – who may have been furloughed and is unsure when or if they can return to work, or someone who has been made redundant through no fault of their own.”
Email [email protected].
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MEDIA firm Beyourown has five roles in marketing and sales. Email [email protected] to apply.
DIY retail: 2,600+ jobs
SELCO Builders Warehouse is looking to hire around 100 new starters for permanent roles in transport, shop floor, trade sales and “goods inward” departments. Apply at .
Bradfords Building Supplies has 25 vacancies to fill, for sales assistants, van drivers and LGV drivers, as well as apprentice sales and stock control staff. To apply, visit .
Decorating specialists Leyland SDM needs 30 staff for London stores. Email your CV to [email protected] by July 31.
DIY giant B&Q is hiring 2,500 staff. Jobs include customer advisers, store delivery drivers, retail and delivery managers, with both full-time and part-time roles up for grabs.
For the store delivery driver and customer adviser roles, apply in store. Applicants for management roles should apply at .
Other jobs
- VIDEO games firm Pixel Toys is taking on 17 new recruits as lead VR designers, technical animators and UI artists. The company prefers applicants with gaming industry experience. For further information, and to apply, go to .
- INSURE your future with Zurich. The insurance giant has 80 roles in engineering inspection, underwriting, customer service, finance and compliance and many of these jobs are flexible on location. Find out more at .
- BROADBAND expert Hyperoptic has 100 jobs up for grabs at their offices in London, Manchester and Scotland. The roles include working in customer support and engineering as well as at head office in the capital. For more details, and to apply for one of these jobs, go to .
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- IF you are a small firm still looking for staff, Sunemployment can help. We’ll advertise your job to our army of readers for FREE. Sunemployment is offering all businesses with fewer than 250 staff an online jobs listing worth £99, so you can find the new employees you need.
To get your free listing, sign up at and click “add your job for free” on the toolbar. Then simply post your job. Listings are valid for 30 days and you can renew – for free – at the end of the 30 days.
- DESPITE the economic downturn, 26 cities across the UK still have more jobs than jobseekers. Data from jobs site shows Cambridge, Manchester, Oxford, Winchester and Exeter top the list of places to find a job. But London is only in 17th place, behind Norwich, Preston and Peterborough. Adzuna co-founder Andrew Hunter said: “We hope this will boost morale for those who may be out of work.”
Need a CV? Guru James helps
LOSING your job is a shock – but right now you’re not alone.
We’ve teamed up with James Innes, whose firm helps with CVs, interview technique and LinkedIn profiles, to help you bounce back after redundancy.
James says: “With the jobs market pretty saturated, finding a new job might take a little longer.
“Focus on your mental wellbeing, get 30 minutes of daily exercise and be patient.”
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Here are his top tips:
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- Update and enhance your CV. Ensure that it is achievement-focused, tailored to each position that you target and error-free.
- Set up a LinkedIn profile. The vast majority of recruiters look on LinkedIn first, so make sure yours is updated, keyword-optimised and tells your story.
- Be proactive. Recruiters will not know that you are looking for work unless you tell them. Reach out via LinkedIn but also pick up the phone and keep reminding them you are out there.
- Get networking. Ask your friends and family to help. They may not be able to get you a job directly, but they may know someone who might.
- Stay current. Keep on top of the latest jobs, careers and employment-related news and even set up Google alerts for companies and industries that you are targeting.
- Be flexible and open minded. The job role you were doing before may no longer exist so think about how your skills might be transferable to other industries.
- Boost your skills and experience. Volunteering is a great way to make the most of your time out of work and to add value to your CV. You can also take the opportunity to learn something new through online training or even formal education.
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