Peterborough firm seeks to Kickstart jobs for young people

Prefabricated building specialists in Peterborough is to provide vital work experience opportunities for young people.

Portakabin will be providing placements for up to 30 young people on six-month contracts at its hire centres in Hampton and Werrington.

The move is part of the Government’s Kickstart Scheme.

It aims to create job placements for 16-24 year-olds, who are at risk of long-term unemployment, and works with employers across the UK to secure invaluable experience and training.

Amanda Stainton , HR Director at Portakabin, said: “Our commitment to the Kickstart scheme builds on our highly successful apprenticeship programme, which has seen 45 young people receive vital skills training and mentoring over the past eight years.

“The placements are to start in January.

“We’ve ensured our factories, depots and customer sites are able to carry out their essential work safely, in a Covid-19 secure environment, so the work experience opportunities will give young people a real understanding of the workplace and the huge variety of skillsets which make up our business.”

Minister for Employment Mims Davies MP said: “The experience and network of contacts these potentially life changing placements will provide is invaluable, and businesses across every sector must continue to get involved so our next generation of workers can build crucial skills to thrive in meaningful careers.”