More Than 300 Jobs Available At Manchester Airport Jobs Fair 2026

Key Points

• Manchester Airport is set to host a free job fair at The Forum, Wythenshawe on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 between 10am and 2pm.
• Recruiters are looking to fill up vacancies for about 300 jobs at the airport and its surrounding aviation industry.
• Manchester Airports Group will be recruiting for security, hospitality, and terminal management jobs.
• Others will hire employees in the field of ground handling, passenger services, retail, catering, construction, recruitment, logistics, and aviation-related services.
• Employers who have vacancies include Swissport, DHL, Pret A Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Accessorize, Mitie Limited, Bethell Construction Limited, and dnata Catering & Retail UK.
• Participants need to bring their resumes with them and register for the free event at Manchester Airport job fair website.
• The Airport Academy, which is a collaboration between Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group, will offer free pre-employment support and accredited training programs.
• Some of the MAG employee perks are discounted public transport, free parking when on duty or during holidays, pensions, training, and retail discounts.

Manchester (Manchester Mirror) October 23, 2026 – More than 300 jobs are being offered at a free Manchester Airport careers fair next month, giving jobseekers across Greater Manchester the opportunity to meet employers face-to-face and apply for roles across aviation, retail, hospitality, logistics and support services.

The event will take place at The Forum in Wythenshawe on Wednesday, November 4, between 10am and 2pm. Organisers say recruiters are looking to fill around 300 current vacancies, with free tickets available through the airport’s official jobs fair page and advance booking strongly recommended.

What jobs are available at Manchester Airport?

Manchester Airports Group, which owns and operates Manchester Airport as well as East Midlands and London Stansted airports, will advertise vacancies including airport security, hospitality and terminal operations.

Roles available from other airport-based employers range from ground handling and passenger assistance to retail, catering, construction, recruitment, logistics and aviation support services. The airport’s official announcement describes the opportunities as spanning a wide range of skills and experience levels.

As reported by the Newsquest title Cumbria Live/North West Evening Mail, the fair will also feature employers including Swissport, DHL, Pret A Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Accessorize, Mitie Limited, Bethell Construction Limited and dnata Catering & Retail UK.

Other organisations listed by Manchester Airport’s media centre include First Call Aviation, HMSHost by Avolta, Lagardère Travel Retail, Manchester Adult Education Service, MAN Fire Service, Morson Group, the National Careers Service, Premier Jet Support, Smart Works and Unifi Aviation.

When and where is the jobs fair?

The Manchester Airport jobs fair will be held at The Forum in Wythenshawe on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 10am to 2pm. Entry is free, but spaces are limited and booking is essential through Manchester Airport’s official jobs fair page.

Manchester Airport’s official jobs fair page says the event is aimed both at people seeking their first airport role and those already working in aviation who want a new opportunity. It adds that attendees will be able to meet actively recruiting employers and learn what hiring managers look for in applicants.

Jobseekers are advised to bring copies of their CV and be prepared to speak directly with recruiting employers.

What did Manchester Airport say?

Tina Edwards, people director at Manchester Airport, said the airport was proud to work with partners to create opportunities for local people. As reported in Manchester Airport’s official media centre release, she said: “As one of the region’s largest employers, we’re proud to work alongside our partners to create opportunities for local people – and the aviation industry is a particularly exciting one to work in.”

She added: “This jobs fair is a fantastic chance for jobseekers to meet employers face-to-face, learn more about the wide variety of roles available at the airport and take the next step in developing their careers.”

Ms Edwards also said: “With around 300 vacancies at the moment, there are opportunities for people with a wide range of skills and experience.”

In a further statement, she said:

“We want Manchester Airport to be one of the best places in the world to travel from, and if you’ve got the passion and drive to help us make that happen, we’d love to see you at this event.”

What support is available for applicants?

The Airport Academy, run jointly by Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group, will attend the fair to provide information about free pre-employment support programmes. According to Manchester Airport, these include fully accredited training schemes for people seeking support before applying for airport roles.

The National Careers Service and Manchester Adult Education Service are also among the organisations attending, alongside recruitment firm Morson Group and employment charity Smart Works.

Manchester Airport says people who secure roles with MAG can access benefits including discounted public transport for commuting, free on-site parking while working and when travelling on holiday, pension provision, training programmes and retail discounts.

Which employers are attending?

The full list of employers and organisations represented at the fair, as published by Manchester Airport’s media centre, includes:

• Accessorize
• Bethell Construction Limited
• DHL
• dnata Catering & Retail UK
• First Call Aviation
• HMSHost by Avolta
• JD Wetherspoon
• Lagardère Travel Retail
• Manchester Adult Education Service
• Manchester Airports Group
• MAN Fire Service
• Mitie Limited
• Morson Group
• National Careers Service
• Premier Jet Support
• Pret A Manger
• Smart Works
• Swissport
• Unifi Aviation

The range of employers means vacancies are not limited to airport operations. They also cover passenger-facing hospitality, food and beverage, retail, construction, recruitment, logistics and specialist aviation services.

How can jobseekers book a place?

Free tickets can be booked through Manchester Airport’s jobs fair webpage. Manchester Airport says booking in advance is highly recommended because spaces are limited.

Attendees should arrive prepared to speak with employers, with copies of their CV and details of their relevant experience. The airport’s official event page also says people can email MAG.Academies@magairports.com with questions about the fair.

Background of the development

Manchester Airport is one of the North West’s major employment sites, with MAG describing it as one of the region’s largest employers. The airport has previously used jobs fairs at The Forum in Wythenshawe to connect local candidates with employers operating across the airport campus.

In February 2026, Manchester Airport announced a separate jobs fair offering more than 500 vacancies, with more than 20 employers represented across retail, hospitality, aviation services, customer service and logistics. That earlier event included companies such as Jet2.com, Jet2holidays, Boots, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, WHSmith, Pasta Evangelists, Monsoon, HMSHost SSP and World Duty Free.

The airport also held its first Aviation Careers Festival in February 2026 for secondary school pupils and college students, with more than 40 exhibits at its Runway Visitor Park. That event was designed to introduce young people to aviation careers through interactive exhibits and guest speakers.

The latest fair continues that recruitment approach, although the number of advertised vacancies is around 300 rather than the more than 500 promoted earlier in the year.

Prediction: How will this affect Greater Manchester jobseekers?

For Greater Manchester jobseekers, the fair is likely to provide a practical route into entry-level and operational roles without requiring a prior aviation background. The presence of employers across security, ground handling, retail, catering, logistics and passenger assistance means candidates with customer-service, manual, administrative or hospitality experience may find relevant openings.

The event could be particularly useful for people in Wythenshawe and surrounding areas seeking local employment, because it allows direct contact with recruiting employers rather than online-only applications. The Airport Academy’s free training programmes may also help candidates who need accredited qualifications or pre-employment preparation before applying.

For successful MAG applicants, the advertised benefits—transport discounts, parking, pension provision, training and retail savings—may make airport roles more attractive than comparable local hospitality or retail positions. However, employment terms for roles with other participating employers may differ, so candidates should check individual job details before applying.