The event brought together over 40 employers and organisations, offering 1,500 jobs and opportunities across a huge range of sectors, including advanced manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, retail, logistics, hospitality, public services and the armed forces.

A record-breaking 1,460 people attended Burnley’ss biggest and busiest jobs fair yet.

Held at Burnley Football Club the event was organised by MP Oliver Ryan and the Department for Work and Pensions, with sponsorship from leading aerospace manufacturer Safran Nacelles and support from Burnley Football Club.

The event brought together over 40 employers and organisations, offering 1,500 jobs and opportunities across a huge range of sectors, including advanced manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, retail, logistics, hospitality, public services and the armed forces.

Among those attending were major local employers including Safran, VEKA, Panaz, BCWEngineering, Protec Fire Detection, GXO Logistics (Debenham’s Group) and Lupton and Place, alongside employers such as Morrisons, McDonald’s s and Specsavers.

The NHS, Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, the Civil Service andBritish Army were also represented, while organisations including Burnley College, Lancashire Adult Learning and Connect to Work were on hand to help people explore training, qualifications and routes into employment.

Oliver said: “.One of the things I hear time and again from people locally is that they want the chance to get on, earn a decent wage and build a better future for themselves and their families. That’s what the jobs fair has been all about.

“Whether someone was looking for their very first job, thinking about a career change, returning to work or just exploring what might be out there, there was something there for them.

“We have some brilliant businesses in Burnley and today has been a chance to bring those employers face to face with local people who have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to succeed.

“This has been our biggest and busiest jobs fair yet, and I’m determined to build on that success.”

The event also highlighted the importance of partnership working between local employers,government services and education providers, ensuring that people looking for work can access not just vacancies, but the advice, training and support they need to take their next step.

Organisers hope the event will lead to new jobs, apprenticeships and career opportunities for hundreds of local people.