MORE than 1,000 jobs are being created at Manchester Airport as it gears up for its busiest summer ever.

Positions on offer at the hub include bus drivers, meet and greet drivers, receptionists and security officers, with full training programmes offered to successful applicants.

As well as roles with Manchester Airport, other employers recruiting include Swissport, Gate Gourmet, Menzies Aviation, Broderick’s and SSP.

And the airport is working with local authorites to hold a number of jobs fairs across the region.

Ken O’Toole, Manchester Airport CEO, said: “This year is set to be Manchester Airports busiest ever to date and the recruitment for these roles demonstrates the positive impact our growth has.

Job-seekers across the region are being invited to attend an event on Wednesday, February 22 at Lancashire County Cricket Club to learn more.

Those wishing to attend should go to manchesterairport.co.uk/jobs-fair.