East Coast Jobfairs start of busy time for job centres
This year's Mablethorpe and Skegness Jobfairs took place on Tuesday, 3rd and Wednesday, 4th February, 2026.
The Mablethorpe event took place at a new venue, The Campus for Future Living. And the Skegness Jobfair took place for the 4th year at The Storehouse.
Over 50 employers were present across the two days and almost 700 jobseekers attended. An increase on last year's events.
Marc Tedstill The Employer Advisor at Skegness who organised both events, said, 'We had two really busy days, and it was great to see so many people turn out for the Jobfairs. But this is only the beginning of our busiest time of year.
'Skegness Jobcentre welcomes contact from any employer seeking to recruit for the upcoming summer season. We can offer a full range of recruitment support, from mini jobfairs, to CV and application sifting and also hosting you in the Jobcentre'.
The Employers were kept busy, as over 700 applications were taken for a variety of jobs. At the time of writing, 38 people were offered employment on the days, and a further 255 second interviews arranged. Applications have also been submitted after the event to the Jobcentre to forward onto the employers.
Feedback from Employers has once again been positive, Evie Linger from Walnut Care said:-
'The Job fair had a really positive atmosphere. We met people from different backgrounds, all motivated to move forward with work or training. It was great to be out in the community and to help people see the opportunities available to them'.
The work continues in our Lincolnshire Jobcentres, as we have various events to promote National Apprenticeship week, 9th- 15th February and upcoming courses in CSCS, SIA licences and forklift training.
Upcoming Jobfairs are being held in Bourne 17th March, Boston 8th April, and Spalding on 21st May.
If you are an Employer seeking support in recruiting, please contact your local Jobcentre and ask for the Employer Advisor.