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21 May 2020
Gumtree Jobs partners with Food and Drink Federation to connect employers with displaced hidden heroes
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Gumtree Jobs has announced a new partnership
with the Food and Drink Federation
(FDF), who
represent the interests of the UK's biggest manufacturing sector, to link
displaced jobseekers with
employers in their local area.
Gumtree Jobs, which specialises in non-office based roles earning under
£25k,
will help FDF
members in their search for flexible and longer-term workers with transferrable
skills to fill in-demand
roles, including warehouse and logistics, food processing and packaging and
distribution.
Members will be able to create bespoke, geo-targeted listings and display
campaigns for the
specific jobs advertised and, with millions of people[1] visiting the wider
Gumtree platform to look for things they need locally every month, roles will
be
seen by a much
broader audience.
Nicki Hunt, Director of Membership and Commercial Engagement at the FDF:
said:
"We are delighted to be working with Gumtree, a brand that many will
recognise, to help
businesses ensure that they have access to workers at this important time. Most
food and drink
producers have continued to operate throughout the crisis, overcoming many
obstacles to keep the
supply chain running. They are amongst the hidden heroes of the pandemic and
the
support from
Gumtree will enable them to address any labour shortages."
Jessica Burns, Business Development Manager at Gumtree Jobs, said: "We
are committed to helping those capable of playing an important role in powering
today's economy.
Millions of people across the nation have lost their jobs since COVID-19
lockdown restrictions were
put in place[2] while the food and drink supply chain industry is
desperately
trying to staff up and keep
up with demand. This partnership will ensure that employers across the country
are linked with
jobseekers in their local area that have the required skill sets."
Notes to editors
1. Comscore MMX Multi-Platform; Total audience, monthly average calculated
from July 2018 to June 2019
2. Department of Work and Pensions: Universal Credit declarations (claims)
and advances: management information, 5 May 2020
About Gumtree Jobs
Gumtree Jobs specialises in non-office-based jobs under £25k per annum in
sectors including
transport, logistics and delivery, housekeeping and cleaning, hospitality and
catering, sales and retail,
and construction.
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