Darlington Jobs Fair
Darlington is a great town, with a thriving and diverse local economy.
We are committed to generating high quality, secure, well paid employment opportunities for local people and host regular jobs fairs at the Dolphin Centre to help local people get the job they want.
The free to attend events bring together employers, support organisations and education providers, to support local people looking for employment, considering a new job or change in career.
The events give attendees the chance to find out about available opportunities in and around Darlington and to speak in person with recruiting employers as well as get help, advice and guidance to overcome barriers they may be experiencing.
The next event is taking place on Thursday 13 February 2025 between 10 and 2pm – register online at Eventbrite [external Link].
Who will be there
Details of all the organisations which have registered to attend, including links to their websites can be found in the drop down menus below:
Baltic Apprenticeships
Outstanding Ofsted-rated training provider, committed to delivering engaging and supportive learning experiences through a range of specialised training programmes.
Baltic Apprenticeships [external link]
Darlington College
Further education college offering a variety of FREE online and face to face courses.
Darlington College [external link]
DTN Academy
Train to become a Telecoms Engineer at DTN Academy’s purpose-built practical training facility in Stockton on Tees.
DTN Academy [external link]
Education Training Collective (Stockton Riverside College)
A leading group of vibrant colleges and training providers offering high quality education and training opportunities including apprenticeships, Bespoke Employer Led Programmes and Employer Bootcamps.
Education Training Collective (Stockton Riverside College) [external link]
Enterprise Made Simple
We upskill and develop individuals and businesses with leadership, communication, digital marketing, business planning, business growth strategies, and computer skills training.
Enterprise Made Simple [external link]
Evolution Training and Consultancy Services Ltd
Delivering industry-standard training and apprenticeships across sectors including Construction, Construction Plant Machinery, Health & Safety.
Evolution Training and Consultancy Services Ltd [external link]
IOSCM
International institute providing online training to support those within the Supply Chain industry.
IOSCM [external link]
Learning and Skills
Further education and training provider based in Darlington offering a number of different courses to help people gain in confidence, upskill and find employment.
Learning Curve Group
Delivering adult education courses, job swaps and online courses to support people get back into work.
Learning Curve Group [external link]
Middlesbrough College
Further education college in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough College [external link]
North East SCITT
Initial teacher training as part of your degree, after a degree, at a college or university or through selected teaching schools.
North East SCITT [external link]
Rail Futures
Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Course Aimed at supporting Jobseekers in to work within the Rail Industry.
Rail Futures [external link]
Red Button Marketing Training Ltd
Training in marketing, telemarketing and call handling.
Red Button Marketing Training Ltd [external link]
Regional Training Partners (RTP)
Private training provider, based in Billingham, offering fully funded (eligibility criteria applies) and commercial training related to the transport and logistics industry such as LGV Class 1 & 2, Forklift Truck, CPC, ADR etc.
Regional Training Partners (RTP) [external link]
Skills Network
One of the United Kingdom’s leading online providers of technology-driven learning solutions offering over 150 courses that will develop and stretch skills and knowledge across a range of industries.
Skills Network [external link]
Three 13 training and Enterprise
Providing hands-on, work-based training in Hospitality, Manufacturing and Landscaping.
Three 13 training and Enterprise [external link]
UCQ
Learning programmes include essential work skills, distance learning, work based learning, apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships.
UCQ [external link]
186 Property Solutions
Commercial contractor, providing a comprehensive service that delivers on time, within budget and with the minimum of disruption.
186 Property Solutions [external link]
247 Community Support
Care provider offering 24 hour a day supported living to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues.
247 Community Support [external link]
8th Battalion the Rifles
The Rifles is the largest Infantry Regiment offering the widest range of Infantry roles and locations in the British Army.
8th Battalion the Rifles [external link]
ALDI
Super market chain with retail stores in and around Darlington, and a distribution centre on Faverdale Industrial Estate.
ALDI [external link]
AM Recruitment & Training
Specialist recruiters within the construction, engineering and technical fields
AM Recruitment & Training [external link]
ARMY
Do something amazing - discover the opportunities and adventures that life in the Army offers.
ARMY [external link]
Babcock International
Babcock you’ll ensure that critical services and assets are readily available, affordable and capable for our defence and civil customers across the world.
Babcock International [external link]
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust)
Over 350 careers are available across the NHS including clinical and non-clinical roles as well as apprenticeships
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust) [external link]
CDER Group
The UK’s fastest growing provider of debt management solutions for the public sector.
CDER Group [external link]
Clive Owen
A regional firm of chartered accountants specialising in added value services with five offices across the North, and a growing client base.
Clive Owen [external link]
Corporate Personal Wellbeing
The North East’s first full-service workplace wellbeing company specialising in occupational health.
Corporate Personal Wellbeing [external link]
Cummins Inc
Cummins is a global power leader operating in various locations including Africa and Middle East, Asia Pacific, Greater Europe, South and Central America and US, Canada, and Caribbean. Cummins Darlington Campus consists of Darlington Engine Plant, Centenary House, Pilot Centre and our new Powertrain Test Facility with around 1,700 employees based in Darlington.
Cummins Inc [external link]
Darlington Building Society
Darlington Building Society are a mutual organisation offering financial and mortgage services to members.
Darlington Building Society [external link]
Darlington Borough Council
The council are offering a variety of local government job roles.
Darlington Borough Council [external link]
Darlington Economic Campus (DEC)
Made up of nine government departments working collaboratively to positively contribute to the work of government including policy, economics, project delivery, operational support and much more!
Darlington Economic Campus (DEC) [external link]
Dolphin Centre
The Dolphin Centre is sports and leisure facility ran by Darlington Borough Council and will be offering a range of different vacancies at the jobs fair.
Dolphin Centre [external link]
Donna Sandall Family Law
A niche family law solicitors firm based in Darlington, offering legal advice in respect of divorce, matrimonial finances and matters concerning children.
Donna Sandall Family Law [external link]
EE
Everything you need to succeed - flexibility and the freedom to be yourself. Great benefits and development. Room to make an impact and add your ideas. Whatever’s missing from your career, we’ll help you find it here.
EE [external link]
Freeman Johnson
Legal services in conveyancing; litigation; childcare; probate; commercial property
Freeman Johnson [external link]
Gem Partnership
Recruitment and training provider, offering total workforce solutions. From high volume temporary and permanent staffing solutions to pre-employment, commercial and apprenticeship training.
Gem Partnership [external link]
Hall Garth Hall Hotel (The Squirrel Group)
Part of a group of privately owned hotels, which also includes The Morritt, Barnard Castle.
Hall Garth Hall Hotel (The Squirrel Group) [external link]
Heritage Healthcare
We are a homecare provider in Darlington, offering a range of comprehensive services tailored to support adults, including personal care, dementia care, household and domestic services, hospital to home transitions, end-of-life care, respite care, live-in care, companionship, social support, and specialised assistance for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
Heritage Healthcare [external link]
Hinson Security Services
Northeast event security provider, delivering training and offering employability within the sector
Hinson Security Services [external link]
Home Instead
Provider of bespoke, quality, domiciliary care.
Home Instead [external link]
Kier Construction
A leading provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments.
Kier Construction [external link]
Lifeline Services
Promoting independence and wellbeing and reducing social isolation through the installation of technology to create a safe environment and delivering tailored move more activities.
Lifeline Services [external link]
Mears Housing
One of the UK’s leading housing solutions providers working with clients to help develop, fund, and implement innovative housing solutions. We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK.
Mears Housing [external link]
Middleton Hall Retirement Village
We are a retirement village with various roles available from commis chef, driver, carer, housekeeper and food and beverage assistants.
Middleton Hall Retirement Village [external link]
National Highways
At National Highways we design, build and maintain the motorways, dual carriageways, A roads and bridges in England. We do this as well as provide a 24-hour traffic officer service to keep the roads safe and moving.
National Highways [external link]
Newcastle Building Society
A building society with 32 branches on high streets stretching across the North East, Cumbria and North Yorkshire.
Newcastle Building Society [external link]
Nobia/Magnet
Developing well-designed and functional kitchens that stand the test of time and enable a sustainable lifestyle for millions of people in Europe.
Nobia/Magnet [external link]
North East Autism Society
We are the leading provider of care and education for autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and adults in the North East of England
North East Autism Society [external link]
Paralloy
Steel fabricators
Paralloy [external link]
PGL Travel
Specialising in residential adventure camps, activity holidays, overseas expeditions and ski trips, we’ve delivered inspirational learning to millions of children and young people helping them discover their potential.
PGL Travel [external link]
Probation Service
We offer a variety of jobs across the probation service including probation officers, probation service officers, case administrators and receptionists.
Probation Service [external link]
Raby Estates
Offering leisure and tourism roles including catering, front of house and retail positions as week as well as roles in farming, forestry, business and finance, buildings and maintenance, gamekeeping, sporting, property management and gardening.
Raby Estates [external link]
Rite People Group
A comprehensive recruitment service to a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Logistics, Construction, Healthcare, and Professional Services.
Rite People Group [external link]
Rockliffe Hall
An AA-rated 5 red star resort set within 375 acres outside the village of Hurworth offering a variety of roles in the kitchen and food and beverage service, the spa and gym, front of house, housekeeping and reception and reservations.
Rockliffe Hall [external link]
Rosedene Nurseries
An early years nursery provider with 10 settings across Teesside and North Yorkshire. Our mission is to offer enriching learning opportunities in a nurturing environment, helping children grow to be kind, curious, and confident, ready to shape the world.
Rosedene Nurseries [external link]
Royal Air Force
You’ll be given opportunities you won’t find in any other career and will be equipped with the skills and training to be at the top of your field in the UK and overseas.
Royal Air Force [external link]
Royal Navy (Submarine Service)
Our submarine fleet plays a powerful role in protecting and defending the high seas leading national, coalition and nuclear deterrent missions.
Royal Navy (Submarine Service) [external link]
Santander
Offering mortgage contact centre roles.
Santander [external Link]
SeAH Wind
Construction of monopiles for the Offshore Wind market.
SeAH Wind [external link]
Student Loans Company
We employ over 3000 staff across four sites in Glasgow, Darlington and Wales to support people applying for student finance or repaying their loan
Student Loans Company [external link]
Take Me Taxis
Private hire company looking to recruit drivers.
Take Me Taxis [external link]
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Mental health and learning disability NHS Trust in County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust [external link]
Teesworks (TVCA)
Securing investment, creating jobs and growing the economy.
Teesworks (TVCA) [external link]
Temple Spa
Self employed positions with an award winning luxury skincare brand.
Temple Spa [external link]
The Private Teachers and Home Schooling Limited
The Private Teachers, are committed to unlocking the potential of each student and guiding them toward academic excellence through personalised home education learning experiences.
The Private Teachers and Home Schooling Limited [external link]
Train Direct/Tdmed
Local family run business offering training for individuals and organisations looking to increase their trainer portfolio.
Train Direct/Tdmed [external link]
Trans Pennine Express
We promote careers on railway , Revenue, Conductors, Drivers, Management etc, apprenticeships, opportunity, development, benefits and rewards.
Trans Pennine Express [external link]
Trusted People
Connecting skilled, local workers with businesses across 16 diverse industries, including care, construction, hospitality, and more.
Trusted People [external link]
TVCA
Securing investment, creating jobs and growing the economy.
TVCA [external link]
United Response
Leading national charity with a rich history of providing person-centred care and support since 1973.
United Response [external link]
Wilmott Dixon
Build your future with Willmott Dixon, a privately-owned contracting and interior fit-out group.
Wilmott Dixon [external link]
Wood Transmission and Distribution Ltd (Wood T&D Ltd)
Concentrating on the refurbishment and new build of Transmission pylons, re wring and underground cabling across England, Wales and Scotland.
Wood Transmission and Distribution Ltd (Wood T&D Ltd) [external link]
Woodlands Hospital
Private healthcare provider that also offers NHS services, located on Morton Park Way in Darlington.
Woodlands Hospital [external link]
Childcare Early Years Team
Promoting careers in childcare and offering support to parents to find childcare when returning to work Offering support around childcare funding and tax free childcare
Citizens Advice
If you are 18+, live in the Tees Valley area, and are not currently in employment, a broad range of support is available to help you move closer to your goals.
Citizens Advice [external link]
DAD Darlington Association on Disability
Centre for Independent Living, supporting disabled people and carers through the provision of services, support and information.
DAD Darlington Association on Disability [external link]
Darlington Connect
A partnership of statutory, voluntary and community organisations which have come together to help people in Darlington connect with organisations who support with issues such as: mental health, health and wellbeing, finance, accessibility, recreation, poverty, food/clothing etc.
Darlington Mind
Local charity working across Darlington, County Durham, Hambleton & Richmondshire.
Darlington Mind [external link]
Deaf Empowering Network
Charity offering deaf awareness training, British Sign Language classes and translation services and community outreach services.
Deaf Empowering Network [external link]
Darlington Employment Initiative
A Tees Valley Mayor funded programme to help those in Darlington who are inactive, women returners, and the short-term sick to find employment.
Darlington Employment Initiative [external link]
DWP Job Centre
Responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy
DWP Job Centre [external link]
Forces Employment Charity
The Forces Employment Charity exists to provide life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and children, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Forces Employment Charity [external link]
Hiyed CIC
Supported employment service for people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and various other challenges and/or disabilities that cause barriers to work.
Hiyed CIC [external link]
Mental Health Matters
Anyone who would like to access or are accessing Talking Therapies within Durham & Darlington can access Employment related support with Mental Health Matters even if they are on the waiting list.
Mental Health Matters [external link]
National Careers Service
National Careers Service [external link]
Recovery Connections
Programme helping individuals navigate their way through their own journey of recovery, offering a range of opportunities to build peer networks and incorporate structure and purpose into daily routine.
Recovery Connections [external link]
Sustrans Darlington Walking & Cycling Hub
Working to make active travel a healthier and more sustainable way travel in and around Darlington.
Sustrans Darlington Walking & Cycling Hub [external link]
Tandem
Offering information, advice, guidance, training and confidence building for anyone in Darlington who's looking for work.
Tandem [external link]
Thirteen Employability Service
Employability service supporting people who are not in employment, education or training, as well as anyone looking to change career or find a new job.
Thirteen Employability Service [external link]
Travel Advisors
Here to help you take full advantage of all the available travel options for your day to day needs.
YMCA (Tees Valley)
Youth sessions to help with building self-confidence, interview skills, updating CV’s and providing a safe space to talk with youth workers.
YMCA (Tees Valley) [external link]
British Heart Foundation (BHF)
National Health Charity dedicated to raising money to fund heart and vascular research.
British Heart Foundation (BHF) [external link]
Bread and Butter Thing
Meet new people. Learn new skills. Keep families fed.
Bread and Butter Thing [external link]
Number 40
Provides a safe space in Darlington town centre on Fridays and Saturdays between 9pm and 3am, and on MonGay nights (second Monday of the month) 9 to 12pm.