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Over 400 new jobs up for grabs in and around Luton Airport as part of £110m expansion

Job opportunities in and around London Luton Airport (LLA) as part of its £110m transformation works are already bearing fruit after a jobs fair brought together 32 employers at the UK Carnival Arts centre yesterday.

The event, which saw the airport partner with Luton Borough Council, brought together firms looking to recruit new staff with over 400 current vacancies available.

LLA said the number of roles available were just a small proportion of the 7,000 local jobs that transformative works at the airport are expected to create by 2020.

Work on a £110m expansion at the airport, which includes extensive redevelopment of its terminal, is complemented by a proposed £200m light rail link that could see the airport whisking passengers from central London in a shorter time than it takes to get to both Gatwick and Heathrow.

The ambitious project is also set to swell the number of people employed by the airport and its supply chain to 23,000 by 2030.

Following the inaugural careers fair, Chika Austin, Community Relations Executive at LLA, commented: “Our £110million transformation isn’t just about improving passengers’ experience – we also want local residents to share in our success.”

“The fair provided a great opportunity for local people to get to know the wide range of employers at LLA. With over 400 roles on offer for immediate starts, the event proved a fantastic opportunity for local job-seekers to speak directly to local employers.

“After such a successful event, we’re looking forward to welcoming a host of new faces at the airport embarking on exciting new careers.”

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