More than 100 jobs on offer at Northampton factory making PPE to meet global demand caused by coronavirus
A recruitment firm said: 'We consider these roles as vital for kick-starting the UK economy and keeping our nation safe'
More than 100 jobs are on offer at a Northampton factory following the surge in global demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Medicom, a multi-national Canadian manufacturer and distributor of infection control products, is hiring 134 employees at its plant on Brackmills Industrial Estate, with scope for more in the future.
The roles will support the production and delivery of procedural respiratory face masks, surgical gowns, gloves and disinfectants across the UK and internationally.
Recruitment firm Michael Page will be organising applications for a wide range of permanent roles, including manufacturing, logistics, engineering, supply chain, as well as corporate positions in Medicom’s UK head office.
Nick Kirk, managing director for PageGroup UK&I, which owns Michael Page, said: “We are thrilled to be working closely with Medicom as it responds to the changing market needs and the national demand for PPE equipment.
"We consider these roles as vital for kick-starting the UK economy and keeping our nation safe.
"We’ve always shown a commitment to placing the right candidate in the right role, and are therefore proud to have pivoted our expertise towards new industries during these challenging times.”
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply here.