Telford firm launches new jobs for part-timers to help combat labour shortages
A Telford manufacturing business is taking an innovative approach to labour shortages by introducing a new shift aimed at attracting part-time workers.
It’s the first time in two decades that Fabweld Steel Products, which manufactures access covers for the water, energy and security sectors, has restructured its shift system.
The company is hoping to increase its headcount with part-time staff working a 6pm-10pm shift for the first time, in a move which it hopes will be attractive to those looking for flexibility or second jobs.
There are currently more than 74,000 unfilled factory jobs across the UK, according to manufacturing organisation Make UK.
