A host of local and national employers have signed on to take part in the recently announced Crewe & Nantwich Virtual Jobs Fair taking place on the 26 August.

More than a dozen employers have signed up from a wide range of sectors including logistics, health and social care, public sector and utilities.

Reaseheath College, Cheshire Police, United Utilities, AO, Boughey, Drivers Direct Recruitment, NH Deliveries, Belong, In Safe Hands and recruitment agencies such as RHA Recruitment and Bralin Recruitment are just some of the participating employers.

Managing Director for Drivers Direct Recruitment and Logistics Gethin Roberts said: "Drivers Direct are delighted to be part of the Crew and Nantwich Job fair, we find it enormously encouraging that our local MP Kieran Mullen, along with Job Centre Plus and Cheshire East Council are being so proactive in supporting both local people and businesses with projects like this.

"We find ourselves in unprecedented times where every bit of support that helps promote jobs in the local economy is welcomed by our company."

Recruitment Specialist for Reaseheath College Tracey Edwards added: "As a major employer in the local area, Reaseheath College is delighted to be taking part in this virtual jobs fair. We encourage other local employers to sign up to this free event to promote vacancies and help local people find jobs."

The jobs fair will take place from 10.00am Wednesday 26 August and will be hosted on the LearnLive website. Employers will advertise a variety of vacancies, ranging from the healthcare sector to roles in retail and admin. Those attending will also get the chance to enhance their CV through a CV building workshop, alongside other skills-development presentations.

Dr Kieran Mullan MP said: "It is great to have so many employers with so many opportunities for people and I would encourage any other employers to get on board and for people to start registering for the event."

You can learn more about the jobs fair and register in advance on LearnLive's website.

If you are a local employer who is looking to recruit permanent or part-time staff, it's not too late to take part. By featuring at the event, you would be able to promote your organisation at no cost to you. The Employer Registration form can be found here.