More than 100 vacancies are set be up for grabs at a major jobs fair to be held in Peterborough.

Organisers say the event, which will be held at Peterborough Jobcentre in Bridge Street, has already attracted more than 500 bookings.

It will take place on September 23 from 10am to 1.30pm.

Mari Saarelainen, recruitment consultant for the Jobcentre, said: "One of the biggest employment events coming up is the Peterborough Jobcentre Jobs Fair, which has already attracted more than 500 customer bookings.

Peterborough Jobcentre is to host a Jobs Fair later this month

placeholder image — Peterborough Jobcentre is to host a Jobs Fair later this month

"The event will bring together a wide range of employers, training providers and support organisations, offering jobseekers the opportunity to explore vacancies, gain careers advice and access additional support.

“The fair will be held at Peterborough JCP, with more employers confirming by the day.”

New figures released by the Jobcentre show many companies are seeking to recruit staff in Peterborough.

There are currently more than 567 live vacancies on the Jobcentre’s Find a Job site within a 10-mile radius of Peterborough city centre.

Mari added: “Our employer partnership teams are currently work closely with local businesses to connect them with talented candidates and help fill vacancies across the region.

She added: “One notable success is among customers aged 50 and over, where claimant numbers have fallen by two per cent compared with the same period last year.

Alongside jobs fairs, training opportunities and support with childcare costs, jobseekers can access thousands of vacancies through the Find a Job service.

She said: “We would also encourage employers to contact their local Jobcentre to learn more about the recruitment support available and how we can help them fill vacancies quickly and effectively.”

Peterborough has seen a number of companies recruiting for staff.

Most notably, internet retailer Amazon has been recruiting for up to 1,400 staff for its £107 million One Distribution Centre, at Kingston Park, Flaxley Road, which is intended to quicken deliveries to customers and which will open its doors on September 28.

However, Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce has warned that many firms are facing many challenges.

Charlotte Horobin, the chamber’s chief executive, said: “Business confidence remains fragile into this quarter, and many firms are operating in an increasingly difficult environment where rising labour costs, higher taxation and growing overheads are steadily eroding profitability.”