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Saturday 28 May 2005

NETWORK RAIL JOBS-FAIR FOR MG ROVER WORKERS

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A jobs-fair for MG Rover workers kicks off next week as Network Rail looks to fill almost 200 vacancies in the Birmingham area. Peter Strachan, Network Rail’s route director is encouraging job seekers to get in touch. “We are expecting a lot of interest from people who want to see what is on offer, so it’s essential that they pre-register to guarantee their place. We have the vacancies, they have the skills, so let’s see if we can match them up.” MG Rover workers should call 0121 345 5148 during office hours to register their interest in the jobs-fair, which will be held in the Corus Hotel, Redditch Road, Hopwood (near Longbridge station) on 3, 4 and 5 May. Network Rail will have up to 20 people on hand to interview prospective staff and will run a number of presentations and videos throughout the three days. It expects to see between 600 and 700 people over the three days. Every applicant will get a company fact sheet, be able to ask questions and hand in their application form. Network Rail will respond to each application within four weeks. Mr Strachan concluded: “We have vacancies in a variety of disciplines – engineers, project managers, signallers, maintenance workers, managers and support and admin staff – all based in the West Midlands. We can offer good jobs with competitive salaries, the prospects, the training and a career, all without having to up-root families from one part of the country to another.”